Easiest 5-Ingredient Baked Ranch Chicken
Make a simple, juicy, and flavorful baked ranch chicken for a quick weeknight dinner using only five pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the dry ranch seasoning mix until fully blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the ranch coating on each piece of chicken.
- Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the coated chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the topping is lightly golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust baking time as needed.
- If you prefer a crispier topping, place the dish under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- This recipe works well for meal prepping; store cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
