Bacon Ranch Chicken
This bacon ranch chicken recipe smothers juicy and tender chicken in cheesy mozzarella and crispy flavorful bacon.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 chicken cutlets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1 green onion sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook bacon until crisp over medium-high heat. Set bacon aside and reserve grease in skillet.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat bacon grease in the skillet on medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken, turning to coat. Top with mozzarella cheese. Cover skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes and allow cheese to melt. Top with crumbled bacon and green onion.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days and in the freezer for 1 month.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 0.5mg