Cheesy Bacon Ranch Stuffed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese, crispy bacon, and flavorful ranch seasoning. This dish is quick to prepare and bursting with savory flavors that will delight your taste buds.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Crumble it and set aside.
- 3.
In a bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and mayonnaise.
- 4.
Slice a pocket into each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- 5.
Stuff each chicken breast with the bacon-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- 6.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 7.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- 8.
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 9.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 10.
Serve the Cheesy Bacon Ranch Stuffed Chicken with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad.
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