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Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs

Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs for Ultimate Comfort

Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are a cheesy comfort food experience, quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 bombs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Bombs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Swap with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix Choose gluten-free mix for dietary restrictions.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs work beautifully.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture mozzarella melts best.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley For garnish.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil/Cooking Spray For browning.
After-Baking Topping
  • 1 cup Additional Mozzarella Cheese To enhance melty goodness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground chicken, ranch seasoning mix, egg, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Mix gently, ensuring everything is just combined to maintain tenderness.
  2. Use your hands to form the mixture into golf ball-sized rounds, about the size of a generous tablespoon, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray or brush the tops of the bombs with olive oil.
  4. Bake the chicken bombs for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Top each bomb with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bombCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken bombs can be shaped and refrigerated ahead of time for easy weeknight baking.

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