Cheesy Ranch Chicken
Chicken breasts topped with ranch seasoning, bacon and cheddar and cooked for 25 minutes until bubbling.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Slice the chicken to an even thickness.
Crisp the bacon separately.
If your oven runs hot, check at 20 minutes.
Rest before serving.
Cooking Cheesy Ranch Chicken
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Rub the chicken with the oil and ranch seasoning and lay in a dish. Cook for 15 minutes.
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Fry the bacon for 8 minutes until crisp and crumble.
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Scatter the bacon and cheddar over the chicken and cook for 10 minutes more until melted and bubbling.
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Rest for 5 minutes and scatter with the chives.
Why It Works
Ranch, bacon and cheddar are a flavour trio that Americans reach for without thinking, and chicken is the blank canvas that takes all three. It is a dish that is quick to assemble and needs very little from the cook.
Butterfly the chicken breasts or slice them in half horizontally, so they cook through in 25 minutes. Even thickness is what keeps the meat from drying out at the thin end while the thick end is still raw.
Rub with oil and the ranch seasoning, lay in a dish and cook at 200°C for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the bacon until crisp.
Scatter the bacon and cheddar over the chicken and return it to the oven for 10 minutes more, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling at the edges. If your oven runs hot, check at 20 minutes. The chicken is done when the juices run clear. Rest it for 5 minutes and add chopped chives.
Storage and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat gently.
Serving Cheesy Ranch Chicken
- Mashed potato
- Green beans
- Roasted broccoli
- Garlic bread
Common Questions About Cheesy Ranch Chicken
How long does Cheesy Ranch Chicken take to make?
About 40 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Cheesy Ranch Chicken?
Slice the chicken to an even thickness. Crisp the bacon separately. If your oven runs hot, check at 20 minutes. Rest before serving.
What should I serve with Cheesy Ranch Chicken?
Mashed potato; Green beans; Roasted broccoli; Garlic bread.
How should Cheesy Ranch Chicken be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat gently.
Is Cheesy Ranch Chicken suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Cheesy Ranch Chicken?
About 514 kcal per serving, with 57 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Cheesy Ranch Chicken Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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