Description
Chopped chicken bacon ranch blends tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch. This comforting dish is packed with bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 6 slices bacon
Cheese and Dressing:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup green onions
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Grab your crispy bacon slices and crumble them into small pieces using your fingers. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Toss the chopped 2 cups of chicken into the pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Stir the chicken continuously for 3-4 minutes until it’s warmed through and slightly golden. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Remove the skillet from heat and pour 1 cup of ranch dressing over the chicken. Mix thoroughly to ensure every piece gets coated evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture. Gently fold until the cheese starts to melt and blend with the chicken.
- Toss the crumbled bacon into the skillet and stir to distribute throughout the chicken mixture.
- Prepare your serving plate with 2 cups of fresh mixed greens as a base. Spoon the warm chicken mixture directly over the greens.
- Garnish the top with 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and ½ cup sliced green onions for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- Bacon fat adds incredible flavor, so save every bit when cooking the bacon for extra richness in your chicken.
- Ensure chicken is fully warmed through and seasoned before adding ranch to prevent watery consistency.
- For a lower-carb version, serve this over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of mixed greens.
- Use rotisserie chicken to make this recipe super quick and convenient on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg