Description
Delicious and comforting Baked Ranch Chicken with succulent chicken breasts coated in creamy ranch seasoning, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (buttermilk or regular)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then spread the ranch mixture on top.
- Sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Add breadcrumbs for extra crunch if you like.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Can prep the chicken mixture ahead of time. Use thinner chicken cuts for shorter cooking times. Substitute as needed based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg