Description
A quick and easy 4-ingredient ranch chicken bake with a golden cheese crust and tangy ranch flavor, ready in 35 minutes. Perfect for a family-approved, no-fuss comfort meal that balances speed and satisfaction.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (thawed)
1 packet ranch dressing mix (or substitute with 1/4 cup buttermilk + 2 tablespoons herbs for homemade)
1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 cup cheddar cheese or mozzarella
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Line 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper
Place thawed chicken breasts in the dish evenly spaced
In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing mix into sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth
Spread mixture generously over each chicken breast
Top with cheddar or mozzarella cheese, pressing gently to adhere
Bake for 25 minutes until golden and chicken reaches 165°F
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking (take out 30 minutes before)
Substitute boneless thighs for richer flavor
Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for lower fat
Add steamed broccoli on the side for extra nutrition
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with ranch and cheese topping
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg