🥘 High-Protein, Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🧄 Ingredients
Main:
- 4 medium chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs total)
- 4 slices bacon (sugar-free if keto)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (use avocado mayo for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade — see below)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but delicious)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or fresh parsley (for garnish)
🧂 Homemade Ranch Seasoning (optional)
(makes ~3 tbsp — store extra in a jar)
- 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 black pepper
🍳 Instructions
- Cook the bacon:
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel. Chop into small pieces when cooled. - Prep the chicken:
Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. - Sear chicken:
In the same skillet (with a little bacon fat remaining), add olive oil.
Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
Remove from pan and set aside. - Make the creamy ranch sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic.
(If you want it warm, add it to the skillet over low heat and stir until creamy.) - Assemble:
Return chicken to skillet or a baking dish.
Top each piece with a spoonful of ranch sauce, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and crumbled bacon. - Melt & serve:
If using a skillet, cover for 2–3 minutes on low until the cheese melts.
Or, place under a broiler for 1–2 minutes for a bubbly, golden top.
Sprinkle with chopped green onions or parsley.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Steamed broccoli, green beans, or cauliflower mash (for a low-carb side)
- A crisp garden salad
- Cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
💪 Nutrition (per serving)
(approximate, using Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp cheddar per piece)
- Calories: 370
- Protein: 46g
- Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
