Easy 4-Ingredient Baked Ranch Chicken for Juicy Weeknight Dinners
Make this simple, juicy baked ranch chicken using only four main ingredients. This recipe delivers big flavor with minimal prep, making it a perfect, quick dinner idea for busy weeknights that your family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the dry ranch seasoning mix until fully blended. This creates your creamy ranch coating.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This step helps the coating adhere better and promotes a juicier result.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top surface of each chicken breast, covering it completely.
- If using, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the ranch coating on each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can substitute half of the mayonnaise with sour cream for a tangier, creamier texture.
- If you prefer using chicken thighs, adjust the baking time, checking for doneness around 25-30 minutes.
- Serve this savory baked chicken with roasted broccoli or mashed potatoes for a complete family favorite meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95