Description
Savor the combination of tender chicken, smoky bacon, and melted cheeses infused with zesty ranch seasoning. These bite-sized appetizers are perfectly golden and creamy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, finely diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, and chop into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced chicken until cooked through and no longer pink.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped bacon, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Fold in the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until the mixture is well combined.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the bites rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American