4-Ingredient Juicy Baked Ranch Chicken Breasts
Create a flavorful, tender baked ranch chicken with minimal effort. This simple oven chicken recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the dry ranch seasoning mix until fully blended. This creates your creamy ranch coating.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring they are well coated.
- If you are using the optional topping, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the ranch coating.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the juicy baked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the ranch mixture.
- If you prefer using chicken thighs, increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes, checking for doneness.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a simple side salad for a complete family friendly chicken dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 110