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Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs – Cheesy, Flavor-Packed, and Irresistibly Good
If you love recipes that are easy, cheesy, and outrageously delicious, then Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are about to become your new weeknight obsession. This dish takes tender chicken, rolls it around melty mozzarella cheese, coats everything in ranch seasoning, and cooks it until the outside is beautifully golden and the inside is bursting with gooey, stretchy mozzarella.
Think of them as a cross between mozzarella sticks and juicy ranch-seasoned chicken bites — wrapped up into the perfect “bomb” of flavor.
These chicken bombs are the kind of meal everyone gets excited about. They’re fun to make, even more fun to eat, and they deliver big flavor with minimal effort. If you’re cooking for picky eaters, family dinners, parties, or game-day spreads, these cheesy stuffed chicken bites disappear fast.
The best part? They require only a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand: chicken breasts, mozzarella, ranch seasoning, butter or oil, and a few simple spices. While they feel indulgent, they’re still a protein-packed dinner that pairs easily with rice, pasta, vegetables, or salads.
Let’s dive into what makes these chicken bombs so good — and how you can customize, serve, and perfect them.
Why You’ll Love These Chicken Bombs
1. The mozzarella stretch is unreal.
When you slice into one of these bombs, the cheese oozes and stretches like a restaurant appetizer.
2. The ranch coating is flavor-packed.
Ranch seasoning blends herbs, garlic, onion, and tang in a perfect balance.
3. They’re easy to make.
Minimal ingredients. Simple prep. Quick cooking.
4. Incredible texture.
Juicy chicken on the inside, perfectly seared or baked on the outside.
5. Customizable.
You can make them spicy, crispy, smoky, or even wrap them in bacon.
Ingredients
– Chicken Bombs –
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts
- 6–8 mozzarella sticks or 1 cup cubed mozzarella
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust — ranch already contains salt)
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs (for a crisp coating)
- Optional: 6–8 strips of bacon (for bacon-wrapped bombs)
Instructions
1. Prep the chicken.
Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets, about ¼-inch thick. Pound slightly if needed for even thickness.
2. Add the mozzarella.
Place a mozzarella stick or a small block of mozzarella at one end of each chicken strip.
3. Roll into bombs.
Tightly roll the chicken around the cheese and secure with toothpicks if needed.
4. Coat with ranch seasoning.
Mix ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and optional breadcrumbs. Roll each chicken bomb in the mixture to coat evenly.
5. Sear for extra flavor (optional but recommended).
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each chicken bomb until golden on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
6. Bake.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 18–20 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked and cheese is melting inside.
7. Garnish & serve.
Remove toothpicks, sprinkle with parsley, and drizzle with ranch if desired.
Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs
Juicy chicken rolled around melted mozzarella and coated in ranch seasoning, baked until golden and bursting with cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets and pound if needed.
- Place mozzarella on one end of each chicken strip and roll tightly.
- Mix ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, salt, and optional breadcrumbs.
- Coat each chicken bomb in the mixture.
- Sear in a skillet with oil until golden on all sides.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra melty centers, use whole mozzarella sticks rather than shredded cheese.
Pro Tips for PERFECT Chicken Bombs
1. Use mozzarella sticks for less leakage.
They melt slower and stay inside better than shredded cheese.
2. Secure well.
Toothpicks or small skewers help keep the bombs sealed.
3. Don’t overcook.
Overcooking can cause more cheese runoff. Bake only until 165°F internal temperature.
4. Add heat if you want spice.
Mix in cayenne, chili flakes, or use pepper jack cheese.
5. For crispier bombs:
Coat in breadcrumbs + ranch seasoning and air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes.
Variations
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bombs
Wrap each bomb in 1 slice of bacon before searing/baking.
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Bombs
Add 2 tbsp buffalo sauce to the ranch mixture; drizzle more on top.
Creamy Ranch Chicken Bombs
Mix 2 tbsp cream cheese with the mozzarella.
Smoky BBQ Ranch Bombs
Brush with barbecue sauce before baking for a sweet-smoky twist.
Low-Carb Version
Skip breadcrumbs completely.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over mashed potatoes
- Pair with mac & cheese
- Add a side of garlic green beans
- Serve with a ranch dipping sauce
- Add to pasta with Alfredo or ranch cream sauce
- Slice and serve in wraps or bowls
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Reheat:
Warm in an air fryer or oven to keep the exterior crisp.
Freezer:
Freeze uncooked bombs individually. Bake from frozen +5–7 minutes.
The Inspiration Behind This Recipe
Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are inspired by viral cheesy chicken rolls and ranch-seasoned chicken tenders that dominate social media. This recipe blends the fun, satisfying stretch of mozzarella sticks with the homestyle seasoning of ranch-coated chicken — creating a dish that feels indulgent yet approachable. It’s a modern comfort-food dream: crispy edges, creamy cheese inside, and bold ranch flavor in every bite.
