Description
A heartwarming dish combining creamy cheese, savory ranch, and crispy bacon, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- Extra chives and bacon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Mix the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth. Spread this mixture over the chicken.
- Top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chives and extra crispy bacon for serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder. For a crispy top, broil the dish for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg