Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy ranch and melted cheddar cheese, baked until golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Spread the ranch mixture uniformly over each chicken breast.
05 - Generously sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the coated chicken breasts.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is golden and bubbling.
07 - Optionally garnish with chopped chives or parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy ranch and cheddar sauce makes chicken extra juicy
  • Quick assembly for stress-free weeknight dinners
02 -
  • Check labels for gluten if serving gluten-free diets
  • Ranch dressing and cheese contain dairy and may contain eggs
03 -
  • Add crumbled cooked bacon before baking for extra flavor
  • Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
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