Jalapeño Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Fries
Jalapeño Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Fries are a mouthwatering comfort food sensation that combines crispy fries, juicy ranch-marinated chicken, gooey melted cheese, and a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Perfect for game nights or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make dish is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 cups frozen French fries (curly or crinkle-cut)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- 2 fresh jalapeños (sliced thin)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread frozen fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with ranch dressing and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Bake fries according to package instructions until golden brown (20-25 minutes).
- While fries bake, cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Layer crispy fries on a platter, top with cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.
- Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve with extra ranch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg