Creamy Bacon Ranch Chicken (Print version)

Tender chicken breasts with creamy cheese, ranch, and crispy bacon topping.

# What you'll 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 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, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.

03 - In a medium 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, covering completely.

05 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken, followed by the crumbled bacon.

06 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is bubbly and golden.

07 - Remove from oven and garnish with green onions, extra cheese, and chives if desired. Serve hot.

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Its the kind of dinner that makes the house smell incredible before it even hits the table
The creamy ranch mixture keeps the chicken juicy while creating that crackly, golden cheese crust everyone fights over

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If your chicken breasts are massive, cut them in half horizontally first, otherwise the cheese will burn before the meat is fully cooked
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving, the cheese layer needs time to set or itll slide right off when you try to plate it

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Use a light coating of cooking spray on the foil tent if you need to cover it while baking, the cheese will stick to bare foil every single time
Broil for the last 2 minutes if you want extra-crispy bacon and a deep golden cheese crust, but stand there and watch it like a hawk