{"id":1131,"date":"2026-01-28T20:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1131"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:48:13","slug":"chicken-bacon-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1131","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Bacon Ranch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Chicken Bacon Ranch StromboliChicken Bacon Ranch Strombol<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>(Cheesy Chicken &amp; Bacon Ranch Roll \u2013 Detailed Recipe)<\/h3>\n<p>This Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli is <strong>crispy on the outside, gooey and cheesy on the inside<\/strong>, packed with tender chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for dinner, game day, or sharing.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Time &amp; Yield<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep time:<\/strong> 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook time:<\/strong> 25\u201330 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total time:<\/strong> ~50 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 4\u20136<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>Dough:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 lb pizza dough<\/strong> (store-bought or homemade)<\/li>\n<li>Flour (for rolling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Filling:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups <strong>cooked chicken<\/strong>, shredded or diced<br \/>\n<em>(rotisserie chicken works great)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>6\u20138 slices <strong>bacon<\/strong>, cooked and crumbled<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup <strong>ranch dressing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups <strong>shredded mozzarella cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup <strong>shredded cheddar cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Seasonings (Optional but Recommended):<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp onion powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Topping:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 egg, beaten (egg wash)<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp melted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prep Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Cook and crumble the bacon; set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Cook or shred chicken if not already prepared.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare the Dough<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Lightly flour your work surface.<\/li>\n<li>Roll pizza dough into a <strong>large rectangle<\/strong> (about 10\u00d714 inches).<\/li>\n<li>Transfer dough carefully onto the prepared baking sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 3: Make the Filling<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a bowl, combine:\n<ul>\n<li>Chicken<\/li>\n<li>Bacon<\/li>\n<li>Ranch dressing<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mix until everything is evenly coated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 4: Assemble the Stromboli<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Spread the chicken-bacon-ranch mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a <strong>1-inch border<\/strong> on all sides.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.<\/li>\n<li>Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log.<\/li>\n<li>Pinch seams and tuck ends underneath to seal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 5: Finish the Top<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Brush the stromboli with beaten egg.<\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Parmesan.<\/li>\n<li>Brush mixture over the top.<\/li>\n<li>Cut <strong>3\u20134 small slits<\/strong> on top to allow steam to escape.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 6: Bake<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Bake for <strong>25\u201330 minutes<\/strong>, until golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>If browning too fast, tent loosely with foil.<\/li>\n<li>Stromboli should sound hollow when tapped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Step 7: Rest &amp; Slice<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Let rest <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> before slicing.<\/li>\n<li>Slice and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Tips for Best Stromboli<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t overfill \u2014 it can burst<\/li>\n<li>Let dough come to room temperature before rolling<\/li>\n<li>Use thick ranch dressing for best flavor<\/li>\n<li>Rest before slicing so cheese doesn\u2019t spill out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spicy:<\/strong> Add buffalo sauce or jalape\u00f1os<\/li>\n<li><strong>BBQ ranch:<\/strong> Mix BBQ sauce with ranch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veggie add-ins:<\/strong> Onions, spinach, mushrooms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low-carb:<\/strong> Use low-carb dough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Extra ranch or marinara for dipping<\/li>\n<li>Side salad<\/li>\n<li>Potato wedges or fries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate leftovers up to <strong>3 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat in oven at 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C) for best texture<\/li>\n<li>Avoid microwave if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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