Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon, this Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake is the ultimate comfort food made easy in one skillet. A guaranteed weeknight winner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (homemade or canned)
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 6–8 strips bacon, cooked and chopped (drippings reserved)
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, diced
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy. Chop and set aside, reserving drippings.
- Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and pound to ½-inch thickness. Brush with bacon drippings, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear chicken in a skillet on both sides until golden, 4–5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients. Add to skillet, bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken to the sauce, spooning sauce over the top. Cover and heat 5 minutes.
- Top with cheddar and bacon. Broil 2 minutes, until cheese melts.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use ranch seasoning mix, not dip mix. Shred cheese yourself for best results. Add broccoli or spinach for a veggie boost. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.