Description
A flavorful and easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner combining tender chicken breasts, smoky bacon, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch seasoning, all roasted together on one pan for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Proteins
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices of bacon
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets (or substitute with cauliflower)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Others
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Prepare vegetables by cutting broccoli into florets or halving cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: Partially cook bacon in a skillet until just starting to crisp but still pliable. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then chop into bite-size pieces.
- Assemble on Sheet Pan: Drizzle olive oil over the sheet pan to prevent sticking. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on the pan with the prepared vegetables evenly spaced around them. Sprinkle the partially cooked bacon pieces over the chicken and vegetables for maximum flavor.
- Roast Until Perfect: Place sheet pan in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender yet crisp. For an extra crispy finish, broil for the last 2 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Remove sheet pan from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or chives and a drizzle of ranch dressing or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes to ensure even roasting.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Do not overcrowd the sheet pan; give ingredients space to roast rather than steam.
- Homemade ranch seasoning with fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
- Reserve and drizzle some bacon fat over vegetables for extra smoky richness, if desired.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted but require a slightly longer cook time.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free ranch seasoning.
- You can add or swap vegetables like sweet potatoes, bell peppers, asparagus, or zucchini as desired.
- For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free ranch seasoning blend.
- Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or microwave with a damp paper towel to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg