Cheddar Ranch Chicken Bake (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts smothered in creamy ranch and cheddar, baked to a golden finish.

# What You'll 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 and 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 small bowl until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread the ranch mixture over each chicken breast.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the coated chicken.
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 and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Family pleaser, great for busy weeknights
02 -
  • Use gluten-free ranch dressing for a gluten-free casserole
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version
03 -
  • Add crumbled cooked bacon before baking for extra flavor
  • Let the casserole rest 5 minutes after baking for easier serving
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