Effortless Chicken Bacon Caesar (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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1 package of pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
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2 chicken breasts, cooked and pulled into pieces
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1/2 cup Caesar dressing
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of salt
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1 teaspoon Italian herbs mix
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Instructions:
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Cook your bacon in a frying pan until it’s crunchy, then crumble it up into bits. Grill, bake, or sauté your chicken breasts until they’re fully cooked through. Then shred them into pieces with two forks (or just use your hands if you’re feeling lazy).
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In a big mixing bowl, throw together the shredded chicken, bacon bits, mozzarella, Parmesan, the Caesar dressing, and all the seasonings. Stir it up well so everything is nicely mixed and coated.
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Set your oven to heat up to 375°F. Roll out your pizza dough into a rectangle on a floured counter—it doesn’t need to look perfect but aim for about 12×8 inches in size.
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Lay the chicken mix right in the center of the dough rectangle, keeping a little space on the edges. Fold the long sides over the filling, then tuck in the shorter ends to seal it up like a nice, neat packet. Flip it over so the folded side sits on the bottom.
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Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper and lay the stuffed dough on top. Brush the surface with olive oil for that golden finish. Slide it into the oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes, until golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling inside.
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Before you cut into it, let your baked wonder sit for a few minutes to cool—it’ll help everything hold together better. Slice it and enjoy! Pair it with a leafy salad if you’re in the mood for something fresh.
# Notes:
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Think of this dish as a big stuffed pastry loaded with Caesar salad-inspired flavors.
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Not a fan of Caesar dressing? Replace it with ranch for a different twist.
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You can save time by using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your supermarket.
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For extra flavor, spread some garlic butter on the dough before baking.