Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad

Add the bacon to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, for about 7 minutes, then move to paper towels to drain and cool.

In the same skillet, add the chicken and sprinkle with pepper—no salt needed since the bacon drippings are so salty. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until brown and cooked through, then remove to a plate to cool.

Meanwhile, make the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir. Taste, and season additionally if you’d like.

When the chicken is cool enough to handle, dice it and chop the bacon. Combine with the dressing, and serve with crackers, on sandwiches, or over salads.

Enjoy!

Note: Cook the chicken any way you like! This is a great recipe for leftover chicken, too.