Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Chicken – Crispy, Cheesy, & Irresistible! 🧀🥓🔥
Golden and crispy on the outside, loaded with cheddar, bacon, and ranch on the inside—this Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Chicken is the ultimate comfort food! With a crunchy panko coating and a gooey, flavorful filling, every bite is pure heaven.
Ingredients:
🛒 For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (butterflied)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup crispy bacon (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt & black pepper
🛒 For the Coating:
- ½ cup flour
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter (for searing)
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prep
🔥 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
📌 Butterfly the chicken breasts, slicing them open without cutting all the way through.
2. Make the Cheesy Bacon Filling
🧀 In a bowl, mix together cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Stuff the Chicken
🔪 Stuff each butterflied chicken breast with the cheesy bacon mixture and secure the edges with toothpicks to keep everything inside.
4. Coat the Chicken
🥣 Set up a breading station:
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Press into the panko breadcrumbs, covering all sides.
5. Sear to Perfection
🔥 In an oven-safe skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
🍗 Sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
6. Bake Until Crispy & Melty
🍽 Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internally.
7. Serve & Enjoy!
🌟 Remove toothpicks, slice, and dig into the ooey-gooey, cheesy, crispy goodness! Serve with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔ Crispy Outside, Gooey Inside – The best of both worlds!
✔ Packed with Flavor – Cheddar, bacon, ranch… need we say more?
✔ Easy Yet Impressive – A gourmet meal with simple ingredients.
✔ Family-Approved – Even picky eaters will love this one!
🔥 Get ready for the ultimate stuffed chicken experience! This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or just when you’re craving something irresistibly cheesy and crispy. Enjoy! 😍🍽️
