Description
A quick and satisfying chicken dish featuring tender breasts baked with ranch dressing and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix and sour cream until well blended.
- Spread the ranch mixture generously over the chicken breasts.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, making sure to cover each piece.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, Greek yogurt can replace sour cream, and low-fat cheese can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: chicken, ranch, bake, easy dinner, weeknight meal