keto chicken bacon ranch

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices of bacon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing (make sure it's low-carb or keto-friendly)
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

3. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and let it drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

4. Sear Chicken: In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add olive oil if needed. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.

5. Assemble: Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Top each chicken breast with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.

6. Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven. Drizzle ranch dressing over each chicken breast and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

8. Enjoy: Serve your Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: ~400
• Total Fat: ~25g
• Total Carbohydrates: ~2g
• Fiber: ~0g
• Net Carbs: ~2g
• Protein: ~35g

Nutritional values may vary depending on specific brands of ingredients used.

This recipe provides a delicious, keto-friendly option that's rich in flavor and easy to prepare. Enjoy!