Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken breasts with creamy ranch and melted cheddar cheese, baked to a golden finish.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Quick to assemble for busy evenings
  • Crowd-pleasing flavors with minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Verify ranch dressing is gluten-free if you need a gluten-free meal
  • This recipe contains dairy and eggs, be sure to check dressing labels for allergens
03 -
  • Sprinkle some cooked, crumbled bacon on top before baking for extra richness
  • Chop chives or parsley just before garnishing so flavor stays fresh
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