Dump-and-Bake Smothered Chicken with Bacon
Ingredients 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large breasts thinly sliced, about 24 ounces total) 1 tablespoon Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix (just the dry seasoning) 1 (15 ounce) jar (about 1 ¾ cups) Alfredo pasta sauce 4 slices cooked, chopped bacon* 3 slices provolone cheese Optional: fresh parsley or chives for garnish Instructions Preheat the oven the 375F (190C). Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken in prepared dish and sprinkle both sides of the meat with Ranch seasoning mix. Pour Alfredo sauce over top of the meat, toss to coat, and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the oven; top with cheese slices, breaking the cheese to fit on each piece of meat. Sprinkle with chopped bacon and return the dish to the oven (uncovered) for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted. If desired, garnish with fresh herbs just before serv