Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner

Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap is the ultimate easy dinner. After making this dozens of times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy chicken and a creamy, tangy ranch sauce that’ll make your family beg for more. The warm, golden chicken and smoky bacon will have your kitchen smelling like a cozy fall cookout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Mango Coconut Protein Shake for Easy Breakfast and Creamy Ají Amarillo Chicken with Easy Pan Sauce.

What You'll Need for Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large tortilla wraps
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 packet ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Lettuce
• Optional: Tomato
• Optional: Red onion
• Optional: Pickles

How to Make Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until they're about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, but keep the grease in the pan.
4. Step 4: Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture, coating both sides evenly. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
5. Step 5: Spread a thin layer of the remaining buttermilk mixture onto each tortilla wrap. Top with a chicken breast, a few slices of bacon, and a handful of shredded cheese. Add your favorite veggies if desired. Fold the wrap tightly and cut it in half.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover wraps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the buttermilk mixture and cook the chicken and bacon up to 2 days ahead of time.

Freezing Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner

Freeze uncooked wraps for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but be careful as the cheese can get very hot.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture.
• Best substitution: If you're not a fan of ranch, you can use your favorite salad dressing or make a simple honey mustard sauce instead.
• Make-ahead: These wraps are best eaten fresh, but you can make the chicken and bacon ahead of time and assemble the wraps just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken.

Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 wraps

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large tortilla wraps

Seasonings

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 packet ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Red onion
• Pickles

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until they're about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, but keep the grease in the pan.
4. Step 4: Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture, coating both sides evenly. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
5. Step 5: Spread a thin layer of the remaining buttermilk mixture onto each tortilla wrap. Top with a chicken breast, a few slices of bacon, and a handful of shredded cheese. Add your favorite veggies if desired. Fold the wrap tightly and cut it in half.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture.
• Best substitution: If you're not a fan of ranch, you can use your favorite salad dressing or make a simple honey mustard sauce instead.
• Make-ahead: These wraps are best eaten fresh, but you can make the chicken and bacon ahead of time and assemble the wraps just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your chicken is sticking to the pan, it's not hot enough. Make sure your pan is hot before adding the chicken.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover wraps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze uncooked wraps for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but be careful as the cheese can get very hot.
• Make ahead: You can make the buttermilk mixture and cook the chicken and bacon up to 2 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 110mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap for Easy Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!