Chicken Bacon Ranch Fries with Cheddar and Monterey Jack
By Elena Voss
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Servings
6
Level
Easy
Cooking the fries well helps keep them crispy when topped with warm ingredients and melted cheese so they don't get soggy right away․ I suggest cooking fries in a flat‚ ovenproof dish or tray and topping them with precooled ingredients‚ such as green onions for additional flavor and saltiness‚ along with ranch dressing (I like the cold ranch against the cheese)․
My tip: Use precooked fries and add other ingredients․ I suggest precooking the fries for a few minutes longer than the directions suggest․ Spread other toppings evenly over the fries and top with hot chicken․ Broil 2 to 3 minutes‚ watching carefully to ensure the cheese melts․ If cooking multiple orders in a large pan or dish‚ orders in the center will likely be covered by other ingredients․
I combine shredded chicken and spices in a bowl and cook in a pan․ Spices like garlic powder‚ onion powder‚ and paprika don't adhere to potato wedges when cooked in the pan․ Cooked bacon is drained on a paper towel-lined plate and crumbled to sprinkle over the pan․ Cold ranch dressing is served against melted cheese‚ and chopped green onions are added at the end․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Cooking fries longer than the package instructions recommend makes topped fries and fries served with ranch firmer․
- An air fryer or wire rack can be used to warm the fries before serving․
- Precooked chicken can be broiled with additional toppings‚ including cheese‚ to heat through without cold spots in the pan․
- Bacon cooked and drained on paper towels is crunchy when added to French fries․
- Block cheese‚ grated at home‚ will melt smoothly under the broiler․ Pre-shredded cheese might not bake evenly under the broiler․
- The broiler melts and browns the cheese on the loaded fries in 2 to 3 minutes․
Ingredients
- •32 oz frozen french fries (crinkle-cut or shoestring)
- •1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- •6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- •1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- •1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- •½ cup ranch dressing (plus more for serving)
- •¼ cup green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp onion powder
- •½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Cook the frozen fries according to the package instructions until golden and crispy, using an air fryer or a wire rack set inside a baking sheet if desired.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then remove it and crumble it.
- 3
Toss the cooked, shredded chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- 4
Spread the cooked fries in an even layer in a large oven-safe skillet or on a baking sheet, then top with the seasoned chicken and crumbled bacon.
- 5
Cover with the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, then broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- 6
Drizzle with ranch dressing, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
650
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