Description
Succulent ranch chicken with bacon elevates weeknight dinner from ordinary to extraordinary. Rich flavors blend perfectly, promising a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Dairy:
- 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1–1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles
- Kosher salt
- Freshly grated black pepper
- Diced fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise temperature of 375 degrees fahrenheit, preparing a suitable baking vessel for the culinary creation.
- Craft a luxurious coating by whisking together the creamy ranch dressing, tangy sour cream, rich parmesan cheese, and delicate seasoning of salt and pepper until smoothly combined.
- Carefully arrange the raw chicken breasts within the prepared baking dish, ensuring even placement for consistent cooking.
- Generously lavish the ranch mixture across the surface of each chicken breast, creating a thick, appetizing layer that will infuse flavor and moisture.
- Artfully scatter the remaining parmesan cheese over the coated chicken, creating a delectable golden-brown topping.
- Sprinkle crispy bacon crumbles strategically across the surface, adding a savory crunch and smoky dimension to the dish.
- Transfer the prepared dish into the preheated oven and allow the chicken to roast for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the meat reaches a safe internal temperature and develops a tempting golden exterior.
- Once fully cooked, retrieve the dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, providing a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous freshness.
- Let the chicken rest momentarily before serving to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even coating and better flavor absorption.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before applying the ranch mixture to help seasoning stick better.
- Slice chicken breasts of similar thickness for uniform cooking and preventing dry edges.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat sour cream with Greek yogurt and use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg