Bacon and Ranch Chicken With Parmesan Ranch Rice

Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon

Rice

• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water

• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried celery flakes

Directions

1. 1

   To Cook Chicken:.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400° F and grease a baking sheet.

3. 3

   Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and coat in ranch dressing, evenly on both sides.

4. 4

   Bake chicken for 20 minutes or until done through.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, fry bacon in large skillet or on griddle.

6. 6

   When chicken is done, evenly distribute cheese to each piece. Top cheese with 2 slices of bacon and return to oven. Bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   To Cook Rice:.

8. 8

   Put water in medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add rice and lower heat to simmering. Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy.

9. 9

   Mix in ranch dressing mix, parmesan cheese, parsley flakes and celery flakes. Let sit for 3-4 minutes while cheese melts.

10. 10

    Serve chicken with rice. Add a vegetable and a roll for a complete meal.