Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printer View)

Juicy chicken breasts layered with creamy ranch and cheddar, baked to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Ranch Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing (120 ml)
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream (60 g)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (115 g)
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
04 - Spread the ranch mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is golden and bubbly.
07 - Optionally garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare for busy evenings
  • Family-friendly and gluten-free adaptable
02 -
  • Ensure ranch dressing is gluten-free for dietary needs
  • Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add cooked, crumbled bacon before baking
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for meltier, tastier results
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