Description
A flavorful BLT Chicken Skillet recipe featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in crispy bacon grease, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, bacon, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. This quick and easy one-pan dish combines the classic BLT flavors with protein-packed chicken for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (3–4 chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
Bacon and Toppings
- 4 ounces bacon
- 1 heart Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 large tomato (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine the chicken breasts with olive oil and ranch seasoning in a bowl. Toss well to coat and set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Cook Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping as needed, until crispy. Once cooked, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- Cook Chicken: Place marinated chicken breasts in a single layer in the hot skillet using the bacon grease for flavor. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden on one side. Flip chicken breasts, cook for 1-2 minutes, then cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 4-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.
- Assemble and Serve: Remove chicken from skillet and top each breast with a slice of tomato, a piece of crispy bacon, a handful of chopped Romaine lettuce, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Serve immediately for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165˚F.
- For extra crispy bacon, drain on paper towels before adding to chicken.
- Feel free to substitute ranch seasoning and dressing with your favorite herbs or sauces.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BLT chicken, skillet recipe, bacon chicken, ranch chicken, easy chicken dinner, one-pan meal
