Description
Ranch-seasoned chicken breasts melt with creamy cheese, creating a comforting dinner sensation that delights home cooks. Crispy exterior and juicy interior promise a quick, satisfying meal packed with bold flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheeses:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) ranch dressing
- 1 (28 grams) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven space by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil to simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Create a flavorful cheese blend by thoroughly mixing shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and dry ranch seasoning in a medium mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Enhance chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, seasoning both sides to build foundational flavor profile.
- Generously coat each chicken breast with ranch dressing, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum moisture and taste.
- Transfer ranch-dipped chicken to prepared baking sheet, carefully distributing the cheese and seasoning mixture across the surface of each breast, gently pressing to help coating adhere.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing chicken to cook for approximately 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) and cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- After removing from oven, permit chicken to rest briefly, allowing juices to redistribute and ensuring optimal tenderness before serving alongside complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to help seasoning and cheese mixture stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- Swap regular ranch for low-fat or Greek yogurt-based ranch to reduce calories without compromising flavor.
- Test chicken doneness using a meat thermometer instead of visual cues to guarantee food safety and perfect moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg