Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs Recipe
These Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are crispy outside, gooey inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for easy dinners or appetizers, they’re beginner-friendly and crowd-pleasing!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks or 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut chicken into 2–3 inch chunks. Toss with ranch mix, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cut cheese sticks into small pieces (or use shredded). Let come to room temperature.
- Stuff each chicken piece with mozzarella and wrap around to enclose.
- Mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a dish. Roll chicken bombs in the mixture to coat.
- Brush each bomb with melted butter or olive oil.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Tip: Use room-temp mozzarella to ensure a gooey center.
Variation: Wrap each chicken bomb in bacon for added flavor. These Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are easy to customize!
Variation: Wrap each chicken bomb in bacon for added flavor. These Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are easy to customize!