Bacon Chicken Ranch Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
714 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Chicken Ranch Pizza
Description
Bacon Chicken Ranch Pizza begins with a single pizza crust, either store-bought or homemade, coated with ranch dressing acting as the sauce layer. The chicken breast is pan-cooked after being seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sliced into pieces. Mozzarella cheese is generously spread atop the ranch before adding the cooked chicken and crisp bacon slices. Baking the pizza at a relatively high temperature allows the crust to become golden and the cheese to bubble and melt thoroughly. Parsley may be added as a fresh garnish before serving.
This pizza blends the familiar creaminess of ranch dressing with the savory bite of garlic-seasoned chicken and the smokiness of crumbled bacon. It can be served as a main dish for a casual dinner or shared as a hearty appetizer. The recipe suits those who enjoy combining classic pizza elements with ranch flavor and protein toppings.
A helpful tip is to pre-cook the chicken for even doneness before assembling the pizza, ensuring it is fully cooked by the time the cheese melts. For additional dipping flavor, ranch dressing served alongside complements the pizza well.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 large chicken breast pounded to ½-inch thickness, boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese you could also use monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- parsley optional, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 420 and line a large pan (pizza pan if you have one) with foil and grease with cooking spray. Roll pizza dough
- Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a greased pan or skillet over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Cut into small strips or pieces and set aside.
- Spread ranch dressing over pizza crust. Sprinkle generously with cheese. Top with chicken and crumbled bacon. Bake for 15-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook the chicken thoroughly before topping the pizza to ensure even cooking in the oven.
- Use cooked and crumbled bacon for easy topping and even distribution.
- Serving extra ranch dressing on the side can enhance the flavor when dipping slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1453mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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