The easiest Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake recipe. Seasoned chicken breast topped with a parmesan ranch spread, cheese, and bacon, then baked.

This easy chicken recipe was inspired by our chicken bacon ranch pasta and a bacon ranch casserole.

Finished chicken bacon ranch topped with bacon, melted cheese, and greens.

The flavors in this Baked Chicken Bacon Ranch come together so well. The creamy ranch spread over the chicken and the melted cheese is a great combination.

If you love easy chicken recipes, be sure to try our tomato basil chicken recipe! The flavors are incredible and the chicken is topped with a delicious white wine sauce.

Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe:

  • Easy to Make: The dish comes together in just a few steps.
  • Make-ahead: This can easily be made even one day in advance.
  • Loved by all: The kids and adults enjoy the dish.
  • Simple ingredients: The recipes used essential ingredients you most likely already have in your kitchen.
All ingredients needed to make chicken bacon ranch baked recipe.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch-

I love how quickly this oven-baked chicken bacon ranch comes together.

  • Beat chicken- Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and beat with a meat mallet until even in thickness.
  • Season chicken- Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make ranch spread- Combine the ranch dressing, mayo, sour cream, garlic, and parmesan in a bowl.
  • Coat chicken-  Place the chicken breast into a baking dish, cover the chicken with the rich ranch spread, and top with the shredded cheese. Cover the dish with foil wrap.
  • Bake chicken-  Bake the chicken until cooked through and the cheese melts. Remove the foil, add the bacon, and bake until the chicken and cheese turn golden.
  • Serve and Enjoy!
Step by steps on how to assemble and make chicken bacon ranch.
How do I know when my chicken is cooked?
The best way to test if your chicken is cooked and ready to be enjoyed is to use a food thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and it needs to read 165°F. This is the food thermometer we have and love.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes, you can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast. The cook time will most likely be less, depending on the thickness of your thighs

Do I have to leave the chicken breast whole?

No, you can easily cube the chicken and make the recipe. The bake time will be less as well.

Can I leave out the bacon?

Though bacon is a key ingredient, you can leave it out if you don’t like bacon.

Serving Suggestions-

The chicken may be served with your favorite side like mashed potatoes or rice. Here are some other side dishes that will go great with the chicken bacon ranch:

Close up of finished chicken bacon ranch in serving plate.

storing:

  • Refrigerator: Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The chicken breast is best if enjoyed immediately. Here are some ways to store leftovers:
  • Fridge: You may easily freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: Place chicken cover into the oven until reheated or reheat in the microwave.

MORE chicken RECIPES TO TRY:

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Recipe

Author: Valentina
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5 from 4 votes
The cheesiest chicken bacon ranch recipe coated in a unique ranch spread, so delicious, yet so easy to make you need to try this recipe!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Beat chicken breast until about 1-inch in thickness.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl, mix together the mayo, sour cream and ranch dressing, garlic and parmesan. Spread oven chicken and top with the shredded cheese.
  • Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, add bacon and cook another 10 minutes.

Notes

Cheese: You can use shredded provolone, parmesan, four cheese or mozzarella cheese for this recipe.

Nutrition

795kcal Calories6g Carbs62g Protein57g Fat16g Saturated Fat21g Polyunsaturated Fat15g Monounsaturated Fat0.1g Trans Fat215mg Cholesterol1881mg Sodium976mg Potassium0.1g Fiber3g Sugar457IU Vitamin A3mg Vitamin C291mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Bacon Ranch Baked Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 795 Calories from Fat 513
% Daily Value*
Fat 57g88%
Saturated Fat 16g100%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 215mg72%
Sodium 1881mg82%
Potassium 976mg28%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 62g124%
Vitamin A 457IU9%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 291mg29%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)