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Baked Ranch Chicken

Baked ranch chicken breasts on a rustic plate with thick creamy ranch mozzarella topping, chopped bacon, and fresh herbs

Creamy ranch, mozzarella, and bacon on juicy chicken breasts — 4 main ingredients, ~40 minutes.

Keto Easy 6 ingredients Easily packed
chicken ranch mozzarella bacon salt pepper

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 6 tbsp ranch dressing (divided)
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into 8 slices
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish (pieces barely touching). Spread 1 tbsp ranch on each breast; top each with 2 mozzarella slices.
  4. Cover with foil (foil not touching cheese). Bake 20 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, sprinkle chopped bacon on top. Bake uncovered 10–15 minutes more until cooked through (165°F).
  6. Rest 5 minutes, then drizzle with remaining 2 tbsp ranch.

Source: Wholesome Yum