Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken is creamy, juicy, and bursting with savory ranch flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients — chicken, ranch seasoning, mayo, and cheese — it’s the perfect family-friendly dinner for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing dish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mix the ranch coating: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, and shredded cheese. Stir until creamy.
- Coat the chicken: Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, covering completely.
- Bake: Arrange chicken in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil (optional): For a crisp golden top, switch oven to broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- Serve: Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and enjoy warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of crumbled bacon or a sprinkle of Parmesan before baking. To make it low-carb, pair with roasted broccoli, cauliflower mash, or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg