Description
A quick and easy ranch chicken bake made with only four simple ingredients, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they have space.
- In a bowl, mix ranch dressing mix and sour cream until smooth.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, covering fully.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding panko breadcrumbs on top during the last 10 minutes of baking. You can also substitute ingredients for different variations, such as using Greek yogurt for sour cream or swapping chicken breasts for thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: ranch chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner