Satisfy your taste buds with Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken, a scrumptious and creamy creation featuring tender chicken, melted cheese, and crispy bacon. This one-pan wonder is bound to become a family favorite!
Preheat oven to 400˚F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
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Place the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.
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Return skillet to heat and add vegetable oil to the remaining bacon fat.
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Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
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Add chicken breasts to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary, about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown on each side. Add butter for an extra rich flavor.
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Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
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In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and chives until thoroughly combined.
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Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture evenly over the surface of each chicken breast.
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Top each chicken breast with an equal amount of diced bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and sliced green scallions before serving.