Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.)

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tsp. ranch seasoning

1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella

Chopped chives, for garnish

Directions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet.

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.

Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and top with mozzarella. Cover the skillet and cook, until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Crumble and sprinkle bacon and chives on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 489
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 197 mg
• Sodium: 630 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 58 g