Cheesy Bacon Ranch Skillet Chicken (Print Format)
Juicy chicken, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch sauce—all in one sizzling skillet, done in just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
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6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place chicken in the skillet and sear undisturbed for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet when cooked through.
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In the same skillet, pour in ranch dressing and heavy cream. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the chicken and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Optionally, broil briefly for extra browning.
# Tips:
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute for maximum flavor.
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Customize to taste by adding red pepper flakes for heat or mushrooms for additional umami flavor.