Chicken Bacon Ranch Recipe
Garlic butter sauce, chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, bacon, diced tomatoes, and red onion, topped with ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Sauce
Chicken
Toppings & Assembly
Optional Garnish
Method
Garlic Butter Sauce
Make sauce
Mince the garlic. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tbs unsalted butter with 1 tsp olive oil to prevent burning. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 45–60 seconds until fragrant (do not brown). Stir in 1 tbs chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Chicken
Prepare chicken
Pat the 2 chicken breasts dry. If breasts are thick, slice horizontally to make 2 thinner cutlets or pound to an even thickness about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp paprika.
Cook chicken
Heat 1 tbs olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add the chicken cutlets and cook 4–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Reduce heat if exterior browns too quickly. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest 3 minutes. Brush both sides lightly with 2–3 tbs of the prepared garlic butter sauce.
Toppings & Assembly
Preheat and assemble
Preheat your oven to broil (or 450°F / 230°C if using high heat baking). Place the brushed chicken on an oven-safe baking sheet or skillet. Evenly distribute 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar over the chicken breasts.
Broil to melt cheese
Place the baking sheet on the top rack under the broiler about 4–6 inches from the element. Broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden. Watch closely to avoid burning. Alternatively, bake at 450°F for 5–7 minutes.
Add bacon and vegetables
Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle the 6 chopped bacon slices over the melted cheese, then scatter 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion across the chicken. Drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce (if any) over the toppings for extra flavor.
Finish with ranch
Drizzle 1/3 cup ranch dressing over each breast (or divide evenly). If desired, return to the oven for 30–60 seconds to warm the ranch slightly, but typically the ranch is served cold or room temperature.