Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts with creamy ranch and cheddar cheese baked until golden and flavorful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (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)

# Cooking Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing)
  • Ranch dressing may contain eggs and other potential allergens—check labels if sensitive
03 -
  • For extra flavor add 4 slices of cooked crumbled bacon on top before baking
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version
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