Ultra-Easy Baked Ranch Chicken for Weeknights
Make this simple baked ranch chicken for a juicy, flavorful weeknight dinner. It requires minimal prep and delivers a family-favorite meal quickly.
- 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 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ranch seasoning mix and the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt until smooth. 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 fully coated.
- If using, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the ranch coating on each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is lightly golden.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, you can lightly coat the ranch mixture with panko breadcrumbs before baking.
- If you want a cheesy chicken bake, add shredded cheddar cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs; adjust the baking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 120