Description
If you are searching for a comforting and easy dinner, this Baked Ranch Chicken recipe is exactly what you need. It delivers juicy chicken, bold ranch flavor, and a crispy topping that makes every bite satisfying. Because it uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly, it is perfect for busy evenings when you still want a homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise with ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Add panko breadcrumbs over the cheese and press lightly.
- Season with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and golden on top.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use evenly sized chicken breasts for even cooking. Do not overbake to keep the chicken juicy and tender. You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to create a lighter version. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain the crispy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg