Description
If you’re searching for a quick yet satisfying meal, look no further than this 30-Minute Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake. With its rich flavors and heartwarming ingredients, this dish promises to be a hit among family and friends. Whether you’re pressed for time or simply craving a delightful dinner, this recipe guarantees to bring smiles to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle olive oil across the bottom of a baking dish. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer on top of the olive oil.
- Evenly sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the chicken breasts.
- Generously pour ranch dressing over the chicken breasts.
- Scatter chopped spinach atop the ranch-covered chicken.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the spinach.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once done, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or use turkey bacon for a lighter option. You can also mix in other veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms to enhance the nutritional value.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg