Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli wraps crispy fried chicken strips, savory turkey ham, and melted provolone cheese inside a golden, braided pizza crust. Featuring a creamy Ranch dressing base instead of traditional red sauce, this easy-to-make stuffed bread offers a delicious, family-friendly twist on a classic dish that is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
The Filling
- 13 oz (1/2 package) Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup Ranch dressing, plus more to use as dipping sauce
- 6 thin slices of turkey ham
- 4 oz (about 4 pieces) provolone cheese
The Dough & Assembly
- 1 fresh, ready to use pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for wash)
- Fresh Italian parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Crisp
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now to heat up. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for about 2 minutes on each side just to crisp up the coating. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2: Roll the Dough
Place a sheet of parchment paper on your counter. Roll the pizza dough out onto the paper into a rectangle shape, approximately 11 x 13 inches.
Step 3: Layer the Fillings
Spread the Ranch dressing evenly over the surface of the dough. Arrange the crisped chicken strips in a single row down the center of the dough lengthwise. Top the chicken evenly with the turkey ham slices, followed by the provolone cheese.
Step 4: Cut the Strips
To create the braid, cut the dough on the left and right sides of the filling into 1-inch wide strips. Ensure you have the same number of strips on both sides.
Step 5: Braid the Stromboli
Start by folding the top flap of dough over the filling. Then, fold the strips over the center in a criss-cross pattern, alternating left and right (like a braid). When you reach the bottom, fold the bottom end up and secure it with the final strips.
Step 6: Bake and Serve
Brush the top of the braided dough with the beaten egg wash. Using a pizza peel or baking sheet, transfer the stromboli (still on the parchment paper) onto the hot stone or baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown. Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra Ranch.
Notes
Dough Temperature: If your pizza dough is snapping back while rolling, let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to relax the gluten before trying again.
Avoid Sogginess: To ensure a crisp bottom crust, do not overload the stromboli with too much extra ranch inside; serve the bulk of the dressing on the side for dipping.
Reheating: To restore the crunch to leftovers, reheat slices in an oven or toaster oven at 350°F rather than using a microwave, which can make the bread chewy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1350mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli, stuffed pizza bread, easy chicken dinner, savory braided bread, turkey ham recipe