{"id":"6621fe38-ede0-469e-ac39-dd5c041bf518","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6621fe38-ede0-469e-ac39-dd5c041bf518","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27156187/cheese-bacon-ranch-chicken-recipe/","title":"Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken","description":"If you're trying a keto diet (or just need a new weeknight chicken recipe), then these cheesy bacon ranch chicken breasts are the perfect thing.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT35M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 slices thick-cut bacon","item":"thick-cut bacon","quantity":4,"unit":"slice"},{"text":"4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb..)","item":"boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":4,"preparation":"about 1 3/4 lb.."},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"2 tsp. ranch seasoning","item":"ranch seasoning","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella","item":"shredded mozzarella","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Chopped chives, for garnish","item":"Chopped chives, for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet."},{"number":2,"text":"Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side."},{"number":3,"text":"Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and top with mozzarella. Cover the skillet and cook, until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Crumble and sprinkle bacon and chives on top before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T01:00:28.072851+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T01:00:28.072851+00:00"}