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A colorful salad bowl with sliced grilled chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, carrots, bacon bits, and ranch dressing on top.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl

When you need a dinner that is both fresh and comforting, these chicken bacon ranch bowls are perfect.  The juicy chicken and crunchy bacon provide just the right balance for fluffy rice and creamy ranch.   It’s the sort of simple, flavor-packed meal that turns everyday ingredients into something you’ll want on repeat.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 413kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

Chicken and Bacon

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces bacon

Bowl

  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded romaine
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • ½ medium red onion shaved (or 1 small)
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Chicken and Bacon

  • Pat the chicken dry.  In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and cayenne pepper.  Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the mixture.  Refrigerate overnight, or proceed immediately.
  • Place the bacon in a single in a cold skillet over medium heat.  Cook, flipping occasionally, until crispy.  Remove from heat with tongs, leaving the oil, and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Increase heat to medium.
  • Add the chicken, and cook for about 8 minutes per side (depending on the thickness), until the outside is golden brown and the inside is 160°F.  Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, and crumble the bacon.

Bowls

  • To construct the bowls, divide the rice between serving dishes.  Top with the romaine, carrot, tomatoesred onion, and cheddar cheese.
  • Divide the chicken and bacon between the bowls.
  • Drizzle with ranch and serve.

Notes

If you would prefer to make this 4 servings, each serving is 619 calories and 45 grams of protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1493mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5045IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 1mg