Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts baked with creamy ranch and sharp cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

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

→ Ranch Mixture

02 - ½ cup ranch dressing (120 ml)
03 - ¼ cup sour cream (60 g)
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick preparation, makes dinner easy
  • Family-friendly flavors everyone will enjoy
02 -
  • This dish is gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free ranch dressing
  • Contains dairy, so check labels for additional allergens like eggs in ranch dressing
03 -
  • Add cooked, crumbled bacon before baking for extra flavor
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter dish
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