Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

Name: Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.); Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp. ranch seasoning; 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella; Chopped chives, for garnish

By Laura RegeUpdated: Jan 23, 2025

4.3

39 Ratings

chicken breasts covered in bacon pieces and melted cheese

PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Cal/Serv:

489

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preview for Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Is The Perfect Keto Dinner

We’ll say it: Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you’re as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are (how could you not be?), then this chicken dinner should be your new weeknight staple. I create this cheesy creation by topping chicken breasts with ranch seasoning and melty mozzarella before sprinkling them with crispy pieces of bacon. Ready in a little more than 30 minutes, they’re a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner paired with some garlicky broccoli rabe or kale.

An extra bonus? This recipe is keto and gluten-free! It’s also extremely versatile, so feel free to experiment with your favorite melty cheeses and seasonings.

If you tried your hand at making this recipe, let us know how it went in the comment section below!

PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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Ingredients

4
slices thick-cut bacon
4
boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp.
ranch seasoning
1 1/2 cups
shredded mozzarella
Chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.
2. Step 2Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
3. Step 3Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and top with mozzarella. Cover the skillet and cook, until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4Crumble and sprinkle bacon and chives on top before serving.