Easy Melted Mozzarella Ranch Chicken Bombs
These Easy Melted Mozzarella Ranch Chicken Bombs are a delicious and easy-to-make dinner that the whole family will love. Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy ranch and mozzarella filling, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
- Plastic Wrap
- Oven-safe skillet or baking dish
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toothpicks (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Optional: Diced jalapenos
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and green onions.
- If desired, add in the cooked bacon or diced jalapenos.
- Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.
- Spread an even layer of the ranch cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast.
- Carefully roll up each chicken breast, starting from one end.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken rolls on all sides until lightly browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the chicken rolls with additional mozzarella cheese.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the toothpicks (if used) before serving.
- Let the chicken bombs rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of ranch seasoning, if desired.
Notes
Leftover Melted Mozzarella Ranch Chicken Bombs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave for a minute or two, or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. For variations, try Buffalo Ranch Chicken (add hot sauce to the filling), Bacon Ranch Chicken (mix bacon into filling and sprinkle on top), or Spinach and Artichoke Ranch Chicken (add chopped spinach and artichoke hearts to the filling).