Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a zesty ranch blend, baked to juicy perfection, and topped with melted cheddar cheese for an extra indulgent touch. Serve this easy-to-make chicken with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry. In a bowl, mix olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper into a paste.
- Season Chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Bake: Place chicken in the dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Optionally, sprinkle cheddar cheese over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven, let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, pound breasts to even thickness.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.
- Can use chicken thighs, adjusting cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
