If you’re looking for a hearty, budget-friendly Blackstone dinner that feeds a crowd, this Blackstone Bacon Ranch Chicken is it. Tender chicken, crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar all cook together on the flat top for a one-pan meal that’s packed with flavor.
It’s the kind of easy Blackstone recipe we make when we want something filling, affordable, and ready in under 30 minutes, with minimal cleanup and ingredients you probably already have.
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Why You’ll Love Blackstone Bacon Ranch Chicken!
This Blackstone Bacon Ranch Chicken is one of those meals I make when I need something filling, affordable, and guaranteed to make everyone happy.
With a big family, I love recipes that cook all at once on the griddle and stretch simple ingredients into a hearty dinner. The combination of crispy potatoes, smoky bacon, and ranch-seasoned chicken always disappears fast at our house and the leftovers make lunch easy the next day.
It’s proof that you don’t need expensive ingredients or complicated steps to make a meal that feels like a win. If you love the bacon ranch flavors, you must try our Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich and Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas!
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Serves: 6
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Cooking Method: Blackstone Griddle
- Budget-Friendly: Yes
- Best For: Weeknights, meal prep, feeding a crowd
- Leftovers: Reheat beautifully
Ingredients
- Avocado Oil – High smoke point oil ideal for cooking on a Blackstone. For even more ideas see Best Oil to Use on Blackstone
- Chicken Breast or Thighs – Breasts are lean and cook quickly, while thighs stay extra juicy and flavorful.
- Bacon – Adds smoky flavor and natural cooking fat for the potatoes and chicken.
- Yukon Gold Potatoes – Perfect for griddle cooking because they crisp well outside while staying tender inside.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix – Delivers big flavor with minimal effort, no need for multiple spices.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Melts beautifully and brings everything together.
- Green Onions – Optional but adds freshness and color.
How to Make Blackstone Bacon Ranch Chicken
Step 1 – Preheat a Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat. Spread the avocado oil into a thin, even layer on the griddle.
Step 2 – Add the diced potatoes to one side of the griddle. Season with half of the ranch seasoning packet. Cook for about 15 minutes, allowing them to brown before flipping.
Step 3 – While the potatoes cook, place the bacon on the other side of the griddle in a single layer.
Step 4 – Cook bacon for 4–6 minutes per side, until crispy. Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
Step 5 – Flip the potatoes. Add a little of the bacon grease from the bacon to the potatoes if needed.
Step 6 – Add the chicken to the griddle, cooking it in the remaining bacon grease. Season with the other half of ranch seasoning mix and black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
Step 7 – Spread the chicken into a single layer and let it cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to brown. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Step 8 – If the potatoes are tender, mix them in with the chicken. If not, add a splash of water around the potatoes and cover to steam until fork-tender, then combine with the chicken.
Step 9 – Add the cooked bacon back to the griddle and chop it using a spatula.
Step 10 – Toss the bacon with the chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Step 11 – Cook until the cheese is melted. Serve warm, topped with sliced green onions if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Preheat the Blackstone first – A fully heated griddle (375–400°F) helps potatoes crisp and chicken brown instead of steam.
- Don’t overcrowd the griddle – Spread everything in a single layer so it browns properly.
- Dice potatoes small and evenly – Smaller, uniform pieces cook faster and stay tender inside.
- Let the chicken sear undisturbed – Give it 3–4 minutes before flipping for the best golden crust.
- Use a little bacon grease – Cooking the chicken in some of the rendered bacon fat adds extra smoky flavor.
- Check internal temperature – Chicken should reach 165°F for safe, juicy results. Cut into chicken into about the same size pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Shred your own cheese – Freshly shredded cheddar melts smoother than pre-shredded.
- Let it rest 2–3 minutes before serving – This helps the cheese set and makes it easier to scoop.
Variations & Substitutions
- Potatoes – Frozen hash brown potatoes may be substituted for Yukon Gold potatoes—thaw completely before cooking.
- Veggies – Add diced bell peppers, broccoli or zucchini for added flavor
- Cheese – Swap cheddar for pepper jack
- Chicken – Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time
- Topping – Add a drizzle of ranch dressing before serving
Storage & Freezer Instructions
- Fridge – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer – Freeze in airtight freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Store for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating for best results.
- Reheat – Reheat over medium heat to crisp the potatoes and bacon back up on the Blackstone. You can also reheat in the microwave until heated through.
This recipe is excellent for meal prep. Divide into individual containers for grab-and-go lunches all week. It reheats well and stays flavorful.
FAQs
Yes, use a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
Yes, thaw completely before cooking to avoid sogginess.
Yes, just use additional oil for cooking.
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Blackstone Bacon Ranch Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 pounds chicken breast or thighs diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 pound bacon
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced small
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon Ranch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions sliced (optional, for serving)
- Water as needed (for steaming potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat a Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat.
- Spread the avocado oil into a thin, even layer on the griddle.
- Add the diced potatoes to one side of the griddle. Season with half of the ranch seasoning packet. Cook for about 15 minutes, allowing them to brown before flipping.
- While the potatoes cook, place the bacon on the other side of the griddle in a single layer.
- Cook bacon for 4–6 minutes per side, until crispy.
- Remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
- Flip the potatoes. Add a little of the bacon grease from the bacon to the potatoes if needed.
- Add the chicken to the griddle, cooking it in the remaining bacon grease. Season with the other half of ranch seasoning mix and black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the chicken into a single layer and let it cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to brown. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- If the potatoes are tender, mix them in with the chicken. If not, add a splash of water around the potatoes and cover to steam until fork-tender, then combine with the chicken.
- Add the cooked bacon back to the griddle and chop it using a spatula.
- Toss the bacon with the chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cook until the cheese is melted. Serve warm, topped with sliced green onions if desired.
