Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable View)

Juicy baked chicken layered with creamy ranch dressing and melted sharp cheddar cheese.

# What You 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)

# How To Make It:

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 - Combine ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and stir until blended.
04 - Spread the ranch mixture uniformly over the chicken breasts.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the coated chicken breasts.
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 before serving hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cheese sour cream ranch dressing)
  • Gluten free if all ingredients (especially ranch dressing) are certified gluten free
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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