Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken with Broccoli

5 from 3 votes

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken with Broccoli

This cheesy chicken bake is super easy, with a short list of ingredients and just a few minutes of prep time. The combination of savory ranch, smoky bacon, cheese, and broccoli is so good!

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Servings:

Calories: 589kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cut or pounded thin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
2 cups chopped broccoli florets (very small bite-sized pieces)
1½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese
¼ cup bacon bits about 3-4 slices crumbled

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Combine the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and season the chicken on both sides then lay in a large casserole dish.
Spread ranch dressing over the top of each chicken breast, then top with the broccoli florets, cheese, and bacon bits.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)
Once done, remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutions:

Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will work.
Broccoli: Cauliflower can be substituted for the broccoli.
Colby jack cheese: Cheddar can be swapped in if desired.

How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to Freeze: This broccoli chicken bake recipe freezes well. It can be frozen before or after cooking. See “how to freeze” section in the original post for full instructions.”

How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.

How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.

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