Description
A quick and easy dinner option that transforms chicken breasts into a cheesy, flavor-packed meal with creamy ranch goodness.
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).
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish, laying them flat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix and sour cream until smooth.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they’re fully coated.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ranch-coated chicken.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink inside.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken bake, ranch chicken, weeknight meal, comfort food