Description
A quick and easy 4-ingredient chicken bake that’s creamy, cheesy, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute with Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, spreading them evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix and sour cream until smooth.
- Spread the ranch mixture over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Top it off with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, consider marinating chicken in ranch dressing mix for a few hours or overnight. You can also add a pinch of paprika for a kick!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, ranch, easy recipe, weeknight meal, family dinner