Description
A mouthwatering recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts seasoned with ranch and topped with crispy bacon and melted mozzarella cheese, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Poultry
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.)
Seasonings and Spices
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning
Dairy
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Cook bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.
- Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken to infuse flavor.
- Cook chicken: Return the skillet with reserved bacon fat to medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add cheese and bacon: Once chicken is cooked, reduce heat to low. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over each chicken breast, then crumble the cooked bacon on top of the cheese.
- Melt cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the mozzarella melts and becomes bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Serve hot for a delicious cheesy bacon ranch chicken meal.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra flavor and crispness.
- You can substitute ranch seasoning with your favorite ranch dressing mix.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
- If you prefer, broil the skillet at the end to melt the cheese quickly and add extra browning.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 489
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
