Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish featuring creamy ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, and crunchy fried onions, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (store-bought)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or smoked paprika.
- Place seasoned chicken in a greased baking dish.
- Brush barbecue sauce over each chicken breast.
- Spoon ranch dressing over BBQ-covered chicken.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle crispy fried onions over each chicken piece.
- Allow to rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs or spices in your seasoning. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, family recipe