Easy Skillet Bacon Ranch Chicken 🥓
A quick and easy skillet meal featuring tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted mozzarella, seasoned with ranch. Perfect for a low-carb, keto-friendly dinner!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken cutlets)
- Salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 green onion thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until it's wonderfully crisp. Remove the cooked bacon, crumble it, and set it aside, leaving the flavorful bacon grease in the skillet.
- If using large chicken breasts, carefully slice them in half horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Heat the reserved bacon grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and just cooked through.
- Generously sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken, turning to coat each piece evenly. Then, top the chicken with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into a bubbly, gooey layer.
- Finally, sprinkle the crumbled bacon and fresh green onion over the cheesy chicken. Serve immediately and savor this tender, flavorful meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 197 kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 21g
Calories: 197 kcal
Total Carbs: 3g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 21g
