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Looking for a simple yet delicious dish that’s sure to please the whole family? Look no further than Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken! This mouthwatering recipe combines the savory flavors of ranch seasoning with crispy bacon and tender chicken breasts, resulting in a meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner option when you’re short on time but still want something hearty and flavorful. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work required, this dish comes together quickly and effortlessly, making it ideal for busy nights when you need a fuss-free meal solution.
The combination of ranch seasoning and crispy bacon adds a depth of flavor to the chicken breasts, while also keeping them moist and juicy during the baking process. Plus, the bacon adds a deliciously salty crunch that pairs perfectly with the tender chicken.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just looking to switch up your weeknight dinner routine, Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken is sure to become a new family favorite. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this simple yet irresistible dish!
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HERE IS HOW TO MAKE BAKED RANCH BACON CHICKEN:
WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?
You can find the ingredients to make Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken at your local grocery store. Basic items like chicken breasts, bacon, ranch dressing, and any additional spices or herbs can be easily sourced from the poultry, deli, or seasoning aisles.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?
This recipe is my favorite because it only uses 3 recipes and it is so dang tasty! The ingredients to make this delicious baked ranch bacon chicken are (LITERALLY):
- Chicken Breasts
- Ranch Dressing
- Bacon Strips
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
Not only is this recipe super tasty using little ingredients, but it also uses little equipment! All you’ll need for this recipe is a knife and a sheet pan to bake the chicken.
Here is what sheet pans and knives I own and are my favorite to use!
CAN I SUBSTITUTE/ADD ANYTHING OUT?
Since this recipe is super easy, I would recommend keeping it as it is however, we love creativity with recipes here so add or substitute what you enjoy! A few ideas that come to mind are:
- Add some roasted veggies onto the sheet pan to soak up all the juices
- Enjoy with a side of bread, rice, pasta, etc
- Top over a delicious hearty salad filled with lots of greens
- Chop up and add some mayo to make a chicken salad sandwich
WHAT DOES BAKED RANCH BACON CHICKEN TASTE LIKE?
Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken offers a delightful combination of savory flavors. The chicken is tender and juicy, infused with the tangy and herby essence of ranch seasoning. The crispy bacon adds a smoky and salty element, enhancing the overall taste profile. It’s a deliciously satisfying dish that’s sure to please your taste buds!
HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?
Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken can last for up to 3-4 days when properly stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This recipe is perfect for meal prep for the week! The bacon grease keeps the chicken so moist so you don’t have to worry about dry chicken! I also find that this honestly tastes better the longer it is in the fridge! The flavors sit so well for leftover meals!
INSPIRATIONS FOR THIS RECIPE?
If you’ve been a reader of the blog for a while, you’d know that I am extremely busy with multiple projects underway. I adore cooking and recipe creating but there are days where I simply do not have the time to whip up dinner from scratch for 1+ hours!
I have been enjoying making dinner with little ingredients that I can just place in the oven or air fryer and I’m always finding new ideas to make those busy weeknights less stressful! If you love 3-4 ingredient dinners, here are a few of my staples!
- 4 Ingredient Air Fryer Pizza Toasts
- 3 Ingredient Cheesy Stuffing Meatballs
- Easy 4 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dogs
- 4 Ingredient Easy Vermicelli Chili Oil Noodles
ANY OTHER NOTES?
This is not a must but I like to poke the chicken breasts with a knife a few times! Normally this would be a no no as all the juices will come out and you’ll end up with dry chicken however, since these are wrapped in bacon and uses ranch dressing which is both full of oil/fats, you can get away with it and still have extremely juicy chicken! Completely up to you though but I love it when as much of the flavour soaks in.
One other note is that if you like really crispy bacon, you may want to broil it for a few minutes or place it in the air fryer to get more crispy! Just make sure to not overcook it because they will be a sure way to have dry chicken.
Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 4 Bacon Strips
- 1/4 Cup Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and get your sheet pan ready.
- In a large bowl, add in your chicken breasts and ranch dressing. Optional: you can poke the chicken breasts all over with a knife so all the ranch dressing can get soaked in and marinate it but not needed.
- Next, grab a strip of bacon and wrap 1 strip around 1 chicken breast as evenly as you can.
- Place on the sheet pan and bake until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F and the bacon is crispy. Optional: for extra crispiness, broil for a few minutes but be sure to keep an eye out as it is highly likely to smoke from the bacon oil!
- Serve with whatever sides you'd like and enjoy!
With its delicious blend of flavors and minimal prep work, Baked Ranch Bacon Chicken is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation. Try it tonight and treat your taste buds to a meal that’s both easy and satisfying!
Xo,
Lynn
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