Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet
Smoky bacon, juicy chicken, and melty cheddar swirled with ranch, the crowd-pleasing trio that never misses.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 6 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 scallion
- salt and black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Cook the chopped bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes until crisp. Move to a paper towel, leaving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
- 2
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Raise the heat to medium-high and cook the chicken in the bacon drippings for 6 minutes, stirring once, until golden and 165°F.
- 4
Lower the heat, stir in the heavy cream and ranch dressing, and simmer 2 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top, cover, and cook 2 minutes until melted.
- 6
Scatter the bacon and sliced scallions over the skillet and serve with rice, pasta, or baked potatoes.
