Smoked Bacon Ranch Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts get a major flavor upgrade thanks to wood smoke, ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and savory cheese!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 671kcal
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices thick cut bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives
Preheat grill to 350 degrees F using maple, apple, or cherry wood pellets.
Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle evenly on both sides with the dry ranch dressing mix, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the chicken on the grill and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Lay the bacon strips directly on the smoker and cook until crispy, then remove from the grill and chop.
When the chicken is very close to done, sprinkle with the grated cheese and let it melt. Remove from the grill when done and drizzle with the ranch dressing thinned out with a little milk, then sprinkle with the chopped bacon. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- You can cook the chicken at lower temperatures, although you will need to increase the time. It will take about 1 hour on a 225 degrees F grill. Be sure to test for doneness using a thermometer.
Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1558mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 1mg