Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of creamy ranch chicken, where tender chicken breasts are baked to perfection with a zesty ranch dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ranch dressing with garlic powder and smoked paprika until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the ranch sauce over it, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in ranch dressing for at least one hour before cooking. You can substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese or honey mustard for a different twist. Add vegetables like bell peppers or onions in the baking dish for a colorful one-pan meal.