Ranch dressing was invented in 1972 by a plumber who mixed mayo packets with herbs for his Alaska work crew.
High Protein Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch & Crispy Potatoes
Get ready to fuel your day with our mouthwatering High Protein Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch & Crispy Potatoes! Packed with a whopping 70 grams of protein in every serving, this dish combines tender chicken, savory bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce, all served alongside perfectly crispy potatoes. Meal prep has never been this delicious and satisfying—your taste buds will thank you!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (7.5 ml)
- 1/2 Diced Onion
- Finely Diced Parsleyoptional
- 900g Diced & Peeled Carisma Potatoes (31.8 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 80g Diced & Cooked Short Cut Bacon (can be substituted for beef bacon, turkey bacon etc) (2.82 oz)can be substituted for beef bacon, turkey bacon etc
- 900g Diced Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast (raw weight - add the same seasonings used above) (1.98 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 60ml Fat Free Buttermilk (2.03 fl oz)
- 100g Light Grated Cheese (Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese) (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1 Tsp Fresh Dill (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning (15 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
- 1.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika (7.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 50ml Light Mayonnaise or Light Sour Cream (1.69 fl oz)or Light Sour Cream
- 50ml Ranch Dressing (1.69 fl oz)
📦Other(2)
- 50ml BBQ Sauce (Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce) (1.69 fl oz)
- 120g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (4.24 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by grabbing your diced potatoes, add the seasonings listed in the caption, mix well and air fry or oven bake.
- 2
Now add the same seasonings to diced chicken breast, mix it, then brown some diced onions on a pan.
- 3
Add the chicken, cook it on medium to high heat for 4 minutes on each side.
- 4
Once cooked, take it off the heat and add the crispy potatoes with some ranch sauce, mix it together then add some cheese on top.
- 5
Place it on the stove or in the oven until cheesy and golden brown.
- 6
Top it off with some BBQ sauce, a bit more ranch, diced bacon, parsley, divide into 4 equal servings and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry diced potatoes at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, because the circulating hot air creates maximum surface area contact for Maillard browning while removing moisture for crispiness.technique400°F for 15-18 minutes
- ✓Cut chicken breast into uniform ¾-inch cubes because this size ensures even cooking through to 165°F internal temperature in exactly 4 minutes per side at medium-high heat.technique¾-inch cubes
- ✓Add cheese when the pan is off direct heat but still hot (around 200°F surface temp) so it melts evenly without breaking the protein bonds that cause greasiness and separation.timing200°F surface temp
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of ranch to BBQ sauce because ranch's acidity (from vinegar and buttermilk) balances the sweetness while maintaining the tangy flavor profile without overpowering the dish.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Cook bacon separately until 70% crispy before adding to the finished dish because residual heat will complete the cooking while preventing overcooking and maintaining textural contrast.timing70% crispy
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Ranch dressing was invented in 1972 by a plumber who mixed mayo packets with herbs for his Alaska work crew.
High Protein Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch & Crispy Potatoes
Get ready to fuel your day with our mouthwatering High Protein Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch & Crispy Potatoes! Packed with a whopping 70 grams of protein in every serving, this dish combines tender chicken, savory bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce, all served alongside perfectly crispy potatoes. Meal prep has never been this delicious and satisfying—your taste buds will thank you!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice (7.5 ml)
- 1/2 Diced Onion
- Finely Diced Parsleyoptional
- 900g Diced & Peeled Carisma Potatoes (31.8 oz)
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 80g Diced & Cooked Short Cut Bacon (can be substituted for beef bacon, turkey bacon etc) (2.82 oz)can be substituted for beef bacon, turkey bacon etc
- 900g Diced Boneless & Skinless Chicken Breast (raw weight - add the same seasonings used above) (1.98 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 60ml Fat Free Buttermilk (2.03 fl oz)
- 100g Light Grated Cheese (Bega 50% Less Fat Grated Cheese) (3.53 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil (5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- 1 Tsp Fresh Dill (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder (5 ml)
- 1 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning (15 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
- 1.5 Tsp Smoked Paprika (7.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 50ml Light Mayonnaise or Light Sour Cream (1.69 fl oz)or Light Sour Cream
- 50ml Ranch Dressing (1.69 fl oz)
📦Other(2)
- 50ml BBQ Sauce (Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce) (1.69 fl oz)
- 120g Low Fat Greek Yoghurt (4.24 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by grabbing your diced potatoes, add the seasonings listed in the caption, mix well and air fry or oven bake.
- 2
Now add the same seasonings to diced chicken breast, mix it, then brown some diced onions on a pan.
- 3
Add the chicken, cook it on medium to high heat for 4 minutes on each side.
- 4
Once cooked, take it off the heat and add the crispy potatoes with some ranch sauce, mix it together then add some cheese on top.
- 5
Place it on the stove or in the oven until cheesy and golden brown.
- 6
Top it off with some BBQ sauce, a bit more ranch, diced bacon, parsley, divide into 4 equal servings and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Air fry diced potatoes at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, because the circulating hot air creates maximum surface area contact for Maillard browning while removing moisture for crispiness.technique400°F for 15-18 minutes
- ✓Cut chicken breast into uniform ¾-inch cubes because this size ensures even cooking through to 165°F internal temperature in exactly 4 minutes per side at medium-high heat.technique¾-inch cubes
- ✓Add cheese when the pan is off direct heat but still hot (around 200°F surface temp) so it melts evenly without breaking the protein bonds that cause greasiness and separation.timing200°F surface temp
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of ranch to BBQ sauce because ranch's acidity (from vinegar and buttermilk) balances the sweetness while maintaining the tangy flavor profile without overpowering the dish.ingredient3:1 ratio
- ✓Cook bacon separately until 70% crispy before adding to the finished dish because residual heat will complete the cooking while preventing overcooking and maintaining textural contrast.timing70% crispy