4 serving(s) Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 35 mins

Cal/Serv: 489 Fat 26 g Saturated fat 11 g Carbohydrates 2 g Fiber 0 g Sugar 1g Protein 58 g

You will need:

4 slices thick cut bacon

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lbs.)

2 tsp. ranch seasoning (can be homemade see below)

1 1/2 cup grated mozzarella

Rock salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Chopped chives, for garnish (1tsp of jar chives is fine)

Homemade Ranch

The ranch is really easy to make at home,

2 tablespoons dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried dill

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons dried onion flakes

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried chives

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/3 cup buttermilk powder

METHOD

STEP 1

Whisk all ingredients together until blended. If you want a more finely-ground seasoning mix, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.

STEP 2

Combine 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix + 1/3 cup mayo + 1/3 cup milk and whisk to combine.

METHOD

Step 1

In a large frying pan, over medium heat, cook bacon, flipping once, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan.

Step 2

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return to pan on a medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle chicken with ranch seasoning and top with mozzarella. Cover the frying pan and cook, until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Crumble and sprinkle bacon and chives on top before serving.