Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe

This recipe is perfect for busy nights! Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a pan, topped with tasty ranch seasoning, melted mozzarella cheese, and crispy bacon. It’s super yummy and gets ready in just 30–35 minutes. You can enjoy it with garlic broccoli or boiled vegetables. Let’s start!

 Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Thick-cut bacon 4 slices
Boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 (about 1 3/4 lbs)
Kosher salt As needed
Black pepper (freshly ground) As needed
Ranch seasoning 2 tsp
Shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups
Chopped chives (for garnish) As needed

About the Ingredients

Thick-cut bacon: Bacon adds a salty, crispy flavor to this recipe. When it cooks, it also gives fat that adds more taste to the chicken.
Boneless skinless chicken breasts: These are lean and full of protein. They cook quickly and soak up flavors well.
Kosher salt and black pepper: These two basic spices bring out the natural taste of chicken.
Ranch seasoning: Ranch gives a creamy, herby flavor that mixes beautifully with the cheese and bacon.
Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts perfectly and makes the dish cheesy and creamy. It also helps hold everything together.
Chopped chives: Chives give a fresh, onion-like taste and look great as garnish on the cheesy chicken.

  How to Make It – Step-by-Step

  1. Take a large frying pan and cook the bacon on medium heat. Flip it once and cook until crispy (around 8 minutes). Remove bacon and place on a paper towel to soak oil. Keep 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
  2. Now take your chicken breasts, sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Put them in the pan and cook each side for about 6 minutes or until golden and fully cooked inside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium. Sprinkle ranch seasoning on the chicken and top each piece with shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  4. Break the cooked bacon into small pieces and sprinkle it over the chicken. Add some chopped chives for fresh flavor. Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite veggies!

  Tip

Use pre-cooked bacon and ready-made ranch seasoning to save cooking time. If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red chili flakes while adding the ranch!

Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)

  • Calories: 500–600
  • Protein: High (from chicken and cheese)
  • Fats: Moderate (from cheese and bacon)
  • Carbs: Low (keto-friendly)