4-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Bake
A delightful and effortless chicken bake with creamy ranch and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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).
- Place the chicken breasts evenly in a baking dish.
- Mix the ranch dressing mix with the sour cream until well blended in a bowl.
- Spread the ranch mixture generously over each chicken breast.
- Top the chicken with a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. You can also try pepper jack cheese for a spicier kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg