Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

from delish.com
Low sugar
35 min
4 servings
489 kcal / serving

If you're trying a keto diet (or just need a new weeknight chicken recipe), then these cheesy bacon ranch chicken breasts are the perfect thing.

Ingredients

  • 4slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.)
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp.ranch seasoning
  • 1 ½ c.shredded mozzarella
  • chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. 

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and top with mozzarella. Cover the skillet and cook, until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes. 

  4. 4

    Crumble and sprinkle bacon and chives on top before serving.