Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts layered with creamy ranch dressing and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)

→ Ranch Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
04 - Evenly spread the ranch mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the coated chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted and golden.
07 - Optionally garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy weeknight dinner
  • Rich, creamy flavors everyone will love
02 -
  • Use gluten-free ranch dressing if you need a gluten-free meal
  • The dish contains dairy and may contain eggs depending on the ranch dressing used
03 -
  • Add crumbled cooked bacon before baking for extra flavor
  • Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option
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