Family-Style Costco Chicken Bake (Clear & Easy Recipe)

This recipe makes big, bakery-style chicken bakes like the ones from Costco:

• Chewy golden bread

• Creamy chicken filling

• Crispy bacon

• Lots of melty cheese

Perfect for family dinner, meal prep, or sharing.

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 Recipe Overview

• Makes: 6–8 large chicken bakes

• Serves: 6–10 people

• Prep Time: ~45 minutes

• Rise Time: 1 hour

• Bake Time: 18–22 minutes

• Total Time: About 2½ hours

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  THE DOUGH (Soft & Chewy)

Ingredients

• 4½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

• 1½ teaspoons salt

• 1½ cups warm water (warm, not hot)

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Pour warm water into a large bowl.

2. Stir in sugar.

3. Sprinkle yeast on top.

4. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

5. Add olive oil and salt.

6. Slowly mix in flour.

7. When dough forms, place on a floured surface.

8. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.

9. Put dough in an oiled bowl.

10. Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.

The dough should feel soft and stretchy.

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 THE CHICKEN

Ingredients

• 2½–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Season chicken on all sides.

2. Cook in a pan or bake at 400°F (205°C) until done.

3. Let rest 5 minutes.

4. Cut into small bite-size pieces.

Rotisserie chicken works great if you want to save time.

 THE BACON

Ingredients

• 12–16 slices bacon

Instructions

1. Cook bacon until crispy.

2. Drain on paper towels.

3. Chop into small pieces.

Crispy bacon keeps the filling from getting soggy.

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  THE CREAMY FILLING

Ingredients

• 1¼ cups creamy Caesar dressing

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1½ cups shredded provolone or Italian blend

• ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Add chicken, bacon, and all cheeses to a large bowl.

2. Pour in Caesar dressing.

3. Add seasonings.

4. Mix until thick and creamy.

The filling should be cheesy, not runny.

 ASSEMBLING THE CHICKEN BAKES

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. Punch down dough.

4. Divide into 6–8 equal pieces.

5. Roll each piece into a rectangle (about 8–9 inches long).

6. Spoon filling down the center.

7. Fold dough over filling.

8. Pinch edges tightly.

9. Place seam-side down on tray.

Do not overfill or the cheese will leak out.

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  THE TOPPING

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Brush tops with egg wash.

2. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly on top.

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  BAKING

1. Bake at 425°F for 18–22 minutes.

2. Rotate trays halfway.

3. Chicken bakes are done when:

   • Golden brown

   • Puffy

   • Bottoms are firm

Let cool 5–10 minutes before eating.

The filling will be very hot.

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SERVING IDEAS (Family Style)

• Cut in half for kids

• Serve with:

  • Caesar salad

  • Steamed vegetables

  • Soup or fruit

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 STORAGE & REHEATING

Refrigerator

• Store up to 4 days

Freezer

• Freeze baked chicken bakes up to 2 months

Reheating

• Oven: 350°F for 10–15 minutes

• Air fryer: 350°F for 5–7 minutes

 Helpful Tips

• Use whole-milk mozzarella for best melt

• Seal dough tightly

• Smaller chicken pieces = better texture

• Let dough rest if it shrinks while rolling