✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
This Cheesy Ranch Chicken is everything comfort food should be — juicy chicken breasts smothered in ranch-seasoned cream cheese, topped with melty cheddar, and baked to bubbly, golden perfection. 💛 It’s fast, family-friendly, and pairs beautifully with potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
📋 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔥 Calories per Serving: 430 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🍗 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 🧂 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🧀 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 🧈 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream (optional for creamier texture)
- 🌿 Chopped parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9×13” baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
Place chicken breasts 🍗 in the baking dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper (optional).
3️⃣ Make the Ranch Mixture
In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese 🧀, ranch seasoning 🧂, and mayo or sour cream (if using) until smooth and spreadable.
4️⃣ Spread & Top
Spread the ranch mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle shredded cheddar 🧀 generously on top of each.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp) and cheese is melted and bubbly. 🔥
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley 🌿 and serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just a few ingredients, BIG flavor 💥
- Creamy, cheesy, and tangy in every bite 🧄
- Perfect for low-carb or keto-friendly dinners 🥗
- Great leftover in wraps, sandwiches, or pasta!
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Use thin-sliced chicken or pound breasts evenly for quicker cooking
- Add crumbled bacon for a bacon ranch twist 🥓
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella, Colby Jack, or pepper jack for variation
- For extra crisp: broil the top for 2–3 minutes at the end
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