Bacon Ranch Chicken
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
598 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Ranch Chicken
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This Bacon Ranch Chicken has juicy chicken smothered in a zesty ranch sauce with crispy bacon and diced green onions! This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes and green beans!
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Ingredients
Sauce
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup try my homemade version!
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix see notes
- 1 teaspoon EACH: parsley, mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Chicken/Toppings
- 6-8 strips bacon drippings reserved
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions diced
Instructions
- Note: Use an oven-safe skillet for this recipe.
- Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cut the bacon in half and place it in a deep 12-inch skillet. Cook it slowly over low heat until crispy on each side. Reserve the drippings and set aside. Roughly chop once cooled.
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise to create two thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound it to 1/2-inch thicken. Pat dry, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, then with Italian seasoning. Use a pastry brush to brush each side with bacon drippings.
- Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until a golden crust has developed. Set aside. Wipe away any dark spots from the skillet.
- Add the sauce. Gradually bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the chicken along with any juices from the plate. Spoon the sauce on top. Cover partially and allow it to heat through for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven broiler to 400°F (or a low broil).
- Top the chicken with shredded cheese and sprinkle the chopped bacon over the dish. Transfer to the oven for 2 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted. Watch it carefully during this time.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with green onions. Spoon the sauce over baked or mashed potatoes and serve with roasted green beans.
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage
- Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
- Important! Be sure to get Ranch seasoning mix for this recipe, not Ranch dip mix, they do taste differently and have different uses. I use 2 tablespoons, slightly less than a 1 oz. package to ensure the sauce isn't too salty.
- If you're not a ranch lover- don't worry. Ranch seasoning adds a lot of zesty, savory flavor to this sauce, but it doesn't make it taste like bottled ranch dressing.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: For ultimate flavor, make this using my Homemade Cream of Chicken recipe. You can freeze it for future recipes, 1 batch is the equivalent of 2 cans. You'll never use a can again!
- Sodium- Consider using low or no sodium cream of chicken soup to control the salt content in this recipe if preferred.
- Shred your cheese from a block for best results, it will melt and taste better than packaged shredded cheese. I love using Cracker Barrel Sharp Yellow Cheese.
- Make sure you add the cheese over low heat, if the base is too hot, the dairy will separate and the consistency will be gritty. This goes for all sauces and soups.
- Chicken: If you are using smaller chicken breasts, you can use 4 instead of 2 for this recipe.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Leftovers do freeze and reheat well!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
598kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
1712mg
(71%)
Potassium
721mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
909IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
358mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 598kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1712mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 909IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 358mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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36 reviews
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