Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printer-friendly)

Tender chicken breasts topped with creamy ranch and cheddar cheese, baked until golden and flavorful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 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)

# Directions:

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 well.
04 - Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the chicken breasts covering them thoroughly.
05 - Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the coated chicken.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
07 - Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Super easy prep and bakes all in one dish
  • Creamy cheesy and full of flavor the whole family will love
02 -
  • This recipe is gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free ranch dressing and ingredients
  • For extra flavor add cooked crumbled bacon before baking
03 -
  • If you want a crispier cheese topping broil the casserole for 2 minutes after baking
  • Let the casserole rest a few minutes after baking for cleaner slices and extra juiciness
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