Cheddar Chicken Ranch Salad Food

SOUTHWEST RANCH CHICKEN SALAD CHEDDAR MELT

Steps:

• Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
• Rub chicken with spice mixture and set aside.
• Grease a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
• Place chicken on skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness of chicken) until fully cooked.
• Remove from skillet and shred with two forks once cooled.
• Add the shredded chicken to a medium bowl with the Farmer's Ranch Greek yogurt dip and mix together.
• Place the cheddar cheese on each slice of bread and melt in a toaster oven.
• Pile the chicken salad mixture on top of the bread, garnish with tomato and lettuce, top with remaining slice of bread and serve.

RANCH CHEDDAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cheese, Ranch Seasoning and garlic. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken in a single layer onto the prepared baking dish and top with mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with Panko. Place into oven and cook until completely cooked through and golden brown on top, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

ORIGINAL RANCH CHEDDAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Pour the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing into a large bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl of dressing and mix until the chicken is evenly coated. In a shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Cheddar, Parmesan cheeses and stir until well combined. Dredge each breast in the bread crumb and cheese mixture. Arrange the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is crisp and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.

CHEDDAR-CHICKEN CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressings in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and bacon; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Top with cheese and bacon just before serving.

ORIGINAL RANCH CHEDDAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Pour the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing into a large bowl.
• Add the chicken to the bowl of dressing and mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
• In a shallow bowl, add the breadcrumbs, Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and stir until well combined. Dredge each breast in the bread crumb and cheese mixture.
• Arrange the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is crisp and an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached.

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN RANCH LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, add chicken breasts and enchilada sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165° F).
• Using two forks, shred chicken; refrigerate to cool.
• Just before serving, in 6-quart trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer as follows: Gently transfer chicken mixture to bowl, being careful to keep sides of bowl clean. Top with romaine lettuce, then Chex™ mix, then cheese, bacon and finally green onions.
• Drizzle dressing on top, or place in bowl on side for people to take what they want.

CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.
• 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
• 3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
• 4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
• 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top.