Description
A creamy and savory chicken dish topped with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour ranch dressing over the chicken, ensuring each breast is coated.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep the dish a day in advance and refrigerate. Consider using an air fryer for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, cheesy, ranch, bacon, easy dinner, comfort food