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Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole Recipe

Want the best ever bacon ranch chicken breast recipe? Once you try my cheesy bacon ranch chicken breast casserole, you will want to make it all the time. It is easy to make, comes together in a hurry and is low carb/Keto friendly.

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Chicken and ranch are a classic flavor. When you add bacon, you have something special. Add it all together with cheese, and you have one of the best tasting meals you can ask for. It is packed full of flavor and will keep you filling full because it is protein packed.

Oh and this is totally one of those “busy weeknight dinners” that we all need in our arsenal. It’s super super quick to put together and just a handful of simple ingredients.

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What to Serve with Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast Casserole

If you want to round this dinner you can a side salad or low carb vegetables. Consider making roasted asparagus or green beans topped with Parmesan. Another option to make a cauliflower mash as a great tasting side dish. Another idea is to make cauliflower rice and serve the chicken over it.

Variations to Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts

While this recipe is simply amazing the way it is, you might have different ingredients on hand or just want to change up the flavors to make a new dish. Try these suggestions:

  • Cheddar Cheese or a Fiesta Cheese Mix: While I love the mozzarella cheese in this recipe, it will also taste amazing with cheddar cheese or a Mexican cheese mix.
  • Add Pepper Slices: Slice red, green or yellow bell peppers and add it to this recipe. It will give it more flavor!
  • Love Onions? Add onion slices to this recipe!

How to Store Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast

After the chicken has cooled, put any leftovers into an airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use. It will stay good for 3-4 days. To reheat, simply heat it in the microwave or reheat in a skillet on the stop top. You can also transfer it to an oven-safe dish and reheat it in the oven.

Here is a video we made to show you how to make this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole recipe.

 

 

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast ingredients

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Thick Cut Bacon
  • Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Fiesta Ranch Seasoning
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Chives, for garnish

How to Make The Best Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole

I don’t know about you, but, I don’t like doing dishes! I love the fact that this dish is made in just one skillet! That’s it.

Alright, first things first, throw the bacon in the skillet and get it browning.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast raw bacon in skillet

Once the bacon has browned, carefully remove the bacon from the pan and allow to cool on paper towels to remove any excess grease.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast cooking bacon in cast iron skillet

Place your chicken breasts in the same skillet, with the bacon grease! It gives the chicken extra flavor and there’s no need to add any additional oil.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast raw chicken in skillet

Once the chicken breasts have browned, sprinkle in the salt, pepper and Fiesta Ranch seasoning mix. Give the chicken a stir to ensure every piece is coated.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast cooking in cast iron skillet

Sprinkle the top of the chicken with mozzarella.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast covered in mozzarella cheese

Allow the cheese to melt a bit and top with bacon and chives.

Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast finished in skillet

Serve with salad, on cauliflower rice or enjoy on a low carb tortilla! The options are endless.

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole Recipe Nutrition

Serves 4
Calories 172, Total C 2.3g, Fiber 0.2g, Net C 2.1g, Sugar 0.5g, Fat 10.8g, Protein 16.2g

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This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole Recipe is a quick and easy dinner option for busy weeknights! There is so much flavor packed in one recipe and you are going to love!

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Bacon Ranch Chicken Breast finished in skillet

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole Recipe

This Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts Casserole Recipe is a quick and easy dinner option for busy weeknights!
4.84 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner idea, Keto Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 172

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, brown bacon, set aside and let drain.
  • In same skillet, add chicken breasts.
  • Cooking through and browned on outside, about 8-12 minutes over medium low heat.
  • Once chicken has cooked through, season with salt, pepper and ranch fiesta mix. Stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, bacon and chives.
  • Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172 | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 16.2g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g
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