Description
This Cheesy Ranch Chicken is the ultimate comfort food creamy, savory, and packed with cheesy goodness. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying. Bonus: that cheesy ranch sauce doubles as a delicious dip or topping!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or a block of cream cheese)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite type)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Ranch Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise (or cream cheese), minced garlic, shredded cheese, and ranch seasoning until well combined.
- Prepare Chicken: Lay the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the ranch mixture generously over each one, covering the tops completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve: Dish it up with mashed potatoes and asparagus, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Swap out the chicken for pork chops or use the cheesy ranch sauce as a dip with veggies or chips.
- Want a little crunch? Add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken, ranch chicken, easy chicken bake, creamy chicken