Description
A simple and flavorful baked ranch chicken dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning.
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with the ranch mixture.
- In another bowl, combine crushed crackers, cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in the crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place chicken on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: baked ranch chicken, easy chicken recipe, ranch seasoning, family dinner