Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts coated in creamy ranch and cheddar, baked to golden perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 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 the 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 small bowl and mix thoroughly.
04 - Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the chicken breasts ensuring full coverage.
05 - Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the coated chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
07 - Optionally garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make for busy weeknights
  • Crowd-pleasing cheesy flavor with minimal prep
02 -
  • Gluten-free if using gluten-free ranch dressing
  • Contains dairy and possibly eggs in ranch dressing—check labels
03 -
  • Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer for best results
  • Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing
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