Baked Ranch Chicken with Bacon
A delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts, flavorful ranch dressing, creamy sour cream, and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Pound to an even thickness if uneven.
- 1.5 cups Ranch dressing
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese Divided.
- to taste teaspoons Kosher salt Season chicken.
- to taste teaspoons freshly grated black pepper Season chicken.
- 0.25 cups cooked bacon crumbles
- to taste diced fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray an 8 x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- If the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them to an even 1" thickness using a meat pounder.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with half the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Ranch dressing and sour cream. Pour this mixture over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cooking
- Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reads 150°F.
- Set the oven to broil and broil the chicken for an additional 2-4 minutes or until the chicken is golden, watching closely to prevent burning.
- The chicken is fully cooked when the thermometer reads 160°F when inserted in the thickest part.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cooked bacon crumbles. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with diced parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in ranch dressing for a couple of hours before baking. You can use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, for a unique twist. Ensure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it’s fully cooked.