Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts baked with creamy ranch and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Ranch Mixture

02 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
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
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare for busy evenings
  • Crowd-pleasing classic flavors
02 -
  • This meal is gluten-free if all ingredients, especially ranch dressing, are certified gluten-free
  • Contains dairy and possibly eggs from ranch dressing, check labels for allergens
03 -
  • For juicier chicken, use similar size breasts and avoid overbaking
  • Let the casserole rest five minutes before serving to help set the cheese topping
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