Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake

This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Bake is a delicious and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 50

Servings: serves

Calories: 798kcal

Cost: $10

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) or 350 fahrenheit.
Grease a 20cm x 30cm (8" x 11") oven proof baking dish and set aside.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and bacon for 5 minutes or until softened.
Place half of the onion and bacon into the base of the dish.
Top with chopped chicken breast pieces.
Mix the ranch dressing and sour cream together in a small bowl.
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Sprinkle over the remaining bacon and onion and top with the grated cheeses.
Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through and the cheesy top is golden (if over-browning, add a sheet of foil loosely over the top).

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS:

Serve with pasta or mashed potato and vegetables, or a light salad.
For a low carb or keto friendly option, serve your bacon ranch chicken with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles.
If you don't have chicken breasts, you can also use chicken thighs
If you have ranch seasoning rather than ranch dressing, you can mix some seasoning with sour cream.
To make ahead, assemble the dish up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat, place in the oven at a low temperature until heated through. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave.

Variations:

For a shortcut, use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked shredded chicken.
Use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar cheese for a different texture and flavor.
Try adding some chopped green onions or chives to the top of the dish after baking.
Add some spice by mixing in a tablespoon of hot sauce to the ranch dressing mixture.