Bacon Ranch Chicken Bombs 

These Bacon Ranch Chicken Bombs are the ultimate in comfort food: rich, cheesy, savory, and downright irresistible. Picture tender chicken rolls stuffed with creamy ranch cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon pure flavor bombs that are perfect for game day snacking, party appetizers, or jazzing up an ordinary weeknight meal.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 8 chicken tenderloins or thin chicken breast strips

• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for extra stretch)

• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)

• 8–10 strips of bacon (thin‑cut works best for crispiness)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Toothpicks, for securing the wraps

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top it helps the bacon cook evenly and stay crispy.

2. Make the cheese filling: In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella (if using), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, green onions (if using), red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.

3. Prep the chicken: Pound the tenderloins lightly to even thickness, if needed, and season with salt and pepper.

4. Stuff and roll: Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto each chicken piece. Roll up tightly.

5. Wrap in bacon: Wrap each stuffed piece with one bacon strip, overlapping slightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Brush with olive oil or melted butter to encourage crisping.

6. Bake: Arrange the bacon-wrapped rolls on the rack. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F and the bacon is crispy. For extra crunch, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.

7. Rest and serve: Let them rest for about 5 minutes this helps the cheese settle so it doesn't gush out when you serve.

Nutrients (Per Chicken Bomb, Approximate)

• Calories: 360 kcal

• Protein: 26 g

• Fat: 28 g

• Saturated Fat: 11 g

• Carbohydrates: 2 g

• Fiber: 0 g

• Sugar: 1 g

• Sodium: 710 mg