Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken (Print)
Tender chicken baked with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch for an easy, satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 6 slices bacon
→ Dairy
03 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 2 green onions thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Garnishes
09 - Fresh chives chopped
10 - Extra shredded cheese
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
03 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each breast.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of each chicken breast, followed by the crumbled bacon.
06 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly and golden.
07 - Garnish with green onions, extra cheese, and chives if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the cream cheese melts into that garlicky ranch sauce is honestly magical
- Crispy bacon on top makes everything better, always
02 -
- The cream cheese mixture creates its own sauce as it bakes, so dont skip spreading it underneath too
- Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking keeps all those juices where they belong
03 -
- Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness or they'll cook unevenly
- Line your baking dish with foil for the easiest cleanup ever