Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe
This Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe features juicy chicken and a rich ranch sauce. It’s delightfully cheesy and complements your favorite sides from starches to veggies.
Servings: 4
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded, divided, or cheddar
- 1 pkt (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- ½ tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 3-5 breasts
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup of the Colby jack cheese, ranch seasoning, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
- Place your chicken in a single layer in your prepared casserole dish.
- Spread the ranch mixture over each chicken breast and then bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature on each chicken breast is 165 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the breasts. Let it sit for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- If your chicken breasts vary in thickness, pound the thicker pieces to an even size. This helps them cook evenly, so every piece finishes at the same time.
- Check the chicken with a meat thermometer and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving. For the juiciest results, you can remove it around 160°F as long as it rests and reaches 165°F.
- If the ranch topping looks separated or oily when reheating, warm the leftovers gently. Reheat them covered in the oven or microwave at 50% power to help keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 987mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 957IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 2mg