Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with ranch seasoning mix, topped with a blend of cheeses, and baked to golden perfection. Serve it with your favorite sides for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce (1 packet) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub to coat evenly.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken.
- Add cheese: Top each chicken breast with shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F and the cheese is melted.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the ranch seasoning and olive oil for 1–2 hours before baking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
