Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken smothered in creamy ranch, topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

02 - 6 slices bacon

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

07 - 1 packet (30 g) ranch seasoning mix

08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

09 - Fresh chives, chopped

10 - Extra shredded cheese

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

02 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.

03 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

04 - Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each breast.

05 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, followed by the crumbled bacon.

06 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and cheese is bubbly.

07 - Garnish with green onions, extra cheese, and chives if desired. Serve hot.

01 -

Everything comes together in about 10 minutes of hands on time
The cheese sauce creates this incredible smothered effect that makes even basic chicken breasts feel fancy
Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day

02 -

Do not skip softening your cream cheese first or you will end up with lumpy sauce that refuses to blend properly
If your chicken breasts are super thick, pound them slightly or they will take forever to cook through
The cheese will bubble up beautifully in the oven so keep an eye on it during the last few minutes

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Line your baking dish with foil for the easiest cleanup ever
Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the sauce sets slightly