🍽️ Overview

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Per serving (approx):
    • Calories: 380–420
    • Protein: 45g
    • Net carbs: 4g
    • Fat: 20g

🧂 Ingredients

Main

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g total)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Ranch Sauce

  • ⅓ cup light cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt (adds protein & creaminess)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade — recipe below)
  • 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Toppings

  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions (optional for garnish)

🥄 Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix (Optional)

Mix together:

  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried chives
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep & Cook Chicken

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Sear chicken breasts 4–5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through (internal temp ~155°F / 68°C).
  • Transfer to a baking dish (or keep in oven-safe skillet).

2. Make the Ranch Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mayo, ranch seasoning, and parmesan cheese until smooth.

3. Assemble

  • Spread the ranch sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle cooked bacon crumbles and both cheeses on top.

4. Bake

  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temp.

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Sprinkle with fresh chives or green onions.
  • Serve hot!

🌟 Serving Suggestions (Low-Carb Options)

  • With steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus
  • Over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
  • With a green salad topped with avocado or eggs

🍴 Meal Prep Tip

  • Keeps well in the fridge for 4–5 days.
  • Reheat in microwave or oven — stays juicy thanks to the ranch sauce.
  • Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

💪 Make It Extra High Protein

  • Add ½ cup cooked, chopped chicken breast or turkey bacon bits on top before baking.
  • Mix 1 scoop unflavored whey protein isolate into the ranch sauce (optional, it blends in perfectly).