Ohhh yes 😍 Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli — cheesy, savory, loaded with ranch flavor, and perfect for parties or dinner. Here’s a step-by-step recipe that’s simple and crowd-pleasing.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
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1 store-bought pizza dough (or homemade)
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1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup ranch dressing (plus extra for dipping)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
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Preheat to 200°C / 400°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare dough
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Roll pizza dough into a rectangle (~12×8 inches).
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Brush lightly with ranch dressing over the surface.
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Sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Layer the filling
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Evenly layer chicken, bacon, mozzarella, and Parmesan, leaving 1-inch border along edges.
4️⃣ Roll the stromboli
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Starting from a long side, roll dough tightly into a log.
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Pinch edges to seal and tuck ends under.
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Transfer seam-side down to prepared baking sheet.
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Brush top with beaten egg for a golden crust.
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Optional: slice a few small slits on top for steam to escape.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted inside.
6️⃣ Serve
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Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into rounds.
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Serve with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Chef Tips
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🥓 Crispy bacon gives great flavor and texture; drain excess grease.
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🧄 Garlic powder + Italian seasoning enhances the savory filling.
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🥩 Pre-cooked chicken is key — prevents soggy stromboli.
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🔪 Slice with a serrated knife for clean rounds.
Variations
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Swap chicken for turkey or ham
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Add sautéed onions or peppers for extra flavor
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Use cheddar or provolone along with mozzarella
If you want, I can also give you a “make-ahead freezer-friendly version” so you can bake it fresh whenever you want — perfect for meal prep