Bacon Ranch Cheesy Chicken Breasts
Course: lunch, dinnerCuisine: americanDifficulty: easy4
servings10
minutes55
minutes674
kcalYou know what they say: Everything is better with bacon. That saying is even more true when bacon is served with Ranch Dressing. Topped with ranch, bacon, and cheese, these chicken breasts are moist and tender, and prefect for an easy weeknight meal. Serve with a lighter side dish, like steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Cooking spray for the baking dish
3 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
8 bacon slices
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp Ranch Dressing, or purchased bottled dressing
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried parsley
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive for about 1 minute. Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add them to the skillet. Sear each breast for 5 minutes per side.
- Slice the bacon into small pieces, about 12 cuts per slice.
- Place the chicken into the prepared dish. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing over each breast.
- Top the chicken with the bacon, covering each breast completely.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Sprinkle equal amounts of the Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses over the bacon-topped breasts. Season with the dried parsley. Return the dish to the oven.
- Bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Allow to rest for about 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories674
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
52.5g
81%
- Total Carbohydrate
4.2g
2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g 2%
- Protein 46.5g 93%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
