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Cheddar Bacon & Ranch Smothered Chicken

This cheesy bacon ranch chicken is a family favorite. Everyone loves the ranch flavored cream cheese and pile of cheddar and bacon on top.
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, keto, low carb
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 432kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning powder
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika and sprinkle evenly over chicken. Rub to coat chicken in seasoning blend.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed, oven safe skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
  • As chicken is cooking, stir together the cream cheese and ranch seasoning in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over each piece of chicken.
  • Top with the shredded cheese.
  • Place pan in the oven and bake until chicken is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Top with the crumbled bacon and green onions just before serving.

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Notes

We like to cook our bacon in the air fryer while the chicken is cooking for easy clean up. Cook at 400 degrees for around 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 754mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 4g