Bacon Ranch Chicken
A quick and comforting skillet dish with juicy chicken breasts in a creamy ranch-bacon sauce topped with melted cheddar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in the skillet. Cook for 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Pour ranch dressing into the same skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in crumbled bacon.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover the skillet and let cook for another 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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