Description
Loaded Bacon Ranch Chicken Skillet delivers pure comfort straight from your skillet to the dinner table. Sizzling chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch create a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices cooked bacon
Cheese and Dressing:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet, heating it over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface is evenly warm.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper directly onto both sides of your 4 chicken breasts.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking each side for 6-7 minutes at medium heat until a golden-brown exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Spread 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 6 crumbled bacon slices evenly across the top of your perfectly cooked chicken breasts.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, allowing cheese to melt and bacon to warm for 2-3 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Remove the lid and generously drizzle ½ cup ranch dressing across the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Scatter 2 tablespoons chopped green onions over the dish for a fresh, crisp garnish.
- Transfer your skillet directly to the table and serve the chicken piping hot for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Invest in a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- For a low-carb version, swap regular ranch dressing for a homemade keto-friendly ranch and use sugar-free bacon.
- Opt for a cast-iron skillet to get an extra crispy exterior on the chicken and help distribute heat evenly.
- Fresh bacon always beats pre-cooked packaged bacon, providing a crunchier texture and more robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 503 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg