Description
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt is a flavor-packed delight that combines juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, this comforting dish is quick to prepare and easily customizable, making it a family favorite. Each bite bursts with savory goodness and will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and crumble.
- In the same skillet, cook seasoned chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Top each chicken breast with crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken melt (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg