5.0 from 9 votes
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken with Broccoli
This cheesy chicken bake is super easy, with a short list of ingredients and just a few minutes of prep time. The combination of savory ranch, smoky bacon, cheese, and broccoli is so good!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 589 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut or pounded thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets (very small bite-sized pieces)
- 1½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese
- ¼ cup bacon bits about 3-4 slices crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375˚F.
- Combine the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and season the chicken on both sides then lay in a large casserole dish.
- Spread ranch dressing over the top of each chicken breast, then top with the broccoli florets, cheese, and bacon bits.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
- Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- How to Freeze: This broccoli chicken bake recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.”
- This broccoli chicken bake recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.”
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will work.
- Broccoli: Cauliflower can be substituted for the broccoli.
- Colby jack cheese: Cheddar can be swapped in if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
589kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
66g
(132%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
1086mg
(45%)
Potassium
1078mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
848IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
391mg
(39%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1086mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1078mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 848IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 391mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.