Dude Ranch Chicken
Indulge in the bold, comforting flavors of Dude Ranch Chicken, a crowd-pleasing dinner that combines zesty ranch dressing, smoky spices, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make recipe starts with tender, seasoned chicken breasts baked to juicy perfection, then topped with a layer of rich ranch and oven-crisped bacon for a mouthwatering texture. Finished with a gooey blanket of sharp cheddar, this dish delivers a satisfying balance of creamy, smoky, and savory tastes in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty, irresistible meal that feels like a ranch-inspired escape. Keywords: Dude Ranch Chicken recipe, easy baked chicken, ranch-flavored chicken, bacon and cheddar chicken.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoons dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 pieces bacon slices
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
In the greased baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer.
Spoon the ranch dressing over each chicken breast, spreading it into an even layer.
Lay one slice of bacon across each piece of chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.5 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.2 g | 221% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 769 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4113 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 257.8 g | 516% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 987 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
