Ranch Chicken and Bacon Rice
Creamy ranch-dressed rice pilaf studded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and fresh herbs for a comforting bowl.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.25 lbs chicken breast
- 2 cups rice
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 onion
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- parsley
- salt
- black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 3
Pour in chicken stock, ranch dressing mixed with heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Crumble and set aside.
- 5
Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- 6
Slice chicken and serve over ranch rice, topped with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley.
