Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs
Enjoy juicy Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs stuffed with cheesy goodness. Perfect for weeknight dinners—give this recipe a try!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 8 slices turkey bacon or beef bacon
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil an oven-safe skillet.
- In a bowl, mix shredded mozzarella, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Wrap each stuffed chicken breast in turkey or beef bacon.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat; sear the wrapped chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg