Easy Baked Ranch Chicken: Juicy, Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
This recipe delivers incredibly juicy and flavorful baked ranch chicken using minimal ingredients. It is a simple oven dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the dry ranch seasoning mix until fully blended. This creates your creamy ranch coating.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over all sides of the chicken.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top surface of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the ranch coating on each piece of chicken.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the baked ranch chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy results, you can add 1/4 cup of Panko breadcrumbs to the Parmesan cheese topping.
- If using chicken thighs, increase the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes, as they are thicker.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0.2
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
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