Bacon & Ranch Chicken
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Delicious and simple *drop and go* baked dish - just add the chicken to a baking dish, then and drizzle the Ranch dressing on top and then add criss cross layer of bacon on top. Simple as that!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 4 - small boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 - cup(s) Ranch salad dressing
  • 8 - slices bacon
  • 2 - cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Side: - tater tots**
  • Side: - veggies**
  • 1 - 9x13 disposable foil tray(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts to baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle ranch salad dressing directly onto the chicken. Place 2 slices of bacon over the ranch dressing, covering each chicken breasts. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the bacon.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness of the chicken.
  4. Cook tater tots, as directed.
  5. Prepare veggies.
  6. Serve Bacon and Ranch Chicken with tater tots and veggies.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

    To each disposable 9x13-inch tray, add the following ingredients:

    • 4 boneless chicken breasts
    • Salt and pepper
    • Drizzles of ranch salad dressing onto each piece of chicken
    • 2 slices of bacon onto each piece of chicken, over the ranch dressing
    • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, sprinkled over all the chicken

    Cover with foil or lid. Add label to tray and freeze.

    Freeze & Thaw Instructions

    Pull out the tray the night before and thaw overnight in the fridge. Cook as directed. If only partially thawed, keep covered and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

    Dairy-Free Modifications

    Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple way to make this dairy-free.

    Gluten-Free Modifications

    Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.

    Printable Label Recipe Title

    Bacon & Ranch Chicken

    Printable Label Instructions

    Thaw completely in the fridge and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. If partially frozen, keep covered and cook an additional 20-30 minutes.
    Serve with tater tots and veggies.