Cheddar Bacon Ranch Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

- 1 packet of cheddar bacon ranch dip mix

- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

- 1/4 cup mayonnaise

- 1/4 cup sour cream

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Cooking spray or olive oil

#### Instructions:

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

2. **Prepare the Filling**: In a mixing bowl, combine the cheddar bacon ranch dip mix, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

3. **Prepare the Chicken**: Lay the chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into each chicken breast horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season the inside of each pocket with salt and pepper.

4. **Stuff the Chicken**: Spoon the cheddar bacon ranch filling mixture evenly into each chicken breast pocket, pressing gently to secure.

5. **Secure with Toothpicks**: Use toothpicks to secure the opening of each chicken breast to prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.

6. **Cook the Chicken**: Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

7. **Serve**: Once cooked, remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts. Serve the stuffed chicken breasts hot, garnished with additional shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!

This recipe creates succulent chicken breasts filled with the savory flavors of cheddar, bacon, and ranch—a perfect combination for a satisfying meal.

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip