Description
This creamy and cheesy baked ranch cheddar crack chicken is a perfect comfort dish for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- ½ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Optional: crispy bacon pieces or turkey bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, ranch seasoning mix, and half of the cheddar cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and add crispy bacon if desired.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Consider healthier alternatives like Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese or use chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg