Description
Ranch-infused cheesy chicken delivers comfort on a plate, combining zesty seasonings with creamy textures. Home cooks discover a simple, satisfying meal that brings family together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 oz) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 oz) Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1 packet (1 oz/28 g) ranch seasoning mix (dry)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) ranch dressing
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat: Configure oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheet with aluminum foil for effortless cleanup.
- Seasoning Preparation: Combine cheddar, Parmesan, and dry ranch seasoning in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough integration of flavors.
- Chicken Preparation: Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage on both surfaces.
- Ranch Coating: Completely envelop chicken breasts in ranch dressing, creating a moisture-rich and flavorful exterior.
- Cheese Topping: Position ranch-coated chicken on prepared baking sheet and generously distribute cheese and ranch seasoning mixture, gently pressing to secure coating.
- Roasting: Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, monitoring until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Temperature Check: Confirm chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) to guarantee safe consumption and optimal texture.
- Resting and Serving: Allow chicken to rest briefly, permitting juice redistribution, then plate with complementary side dishes for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Cheese Burning: Cover with foil midway through cooking if cheese browns too quickly, ensuring even melting without scorching.
- Check Chicken Moisture: Use thicker chicken breasts or brine beforehand to maintain juiciness and prevent dryness during roasting.
- Customize Ranch Flavor: Experiment with homemade ranch seasoning or low-sodium alternatives for personalized taste and dietary preferences.
- Enhance Coating Adherence: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help cheese and ranch mixture stick better, creating a crispier exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg