Description
Elevate your dinner with these Irresistibly Easy Keto Baked Cheesy Ranch Chicken Thighs. Juicy chicken thighs are enveloped in a creamy ranch-inspired coating, topped with melty cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Boneless
Skinless Chicken Thighs: 6 pieces
Ranch Seasoning: 1 packet (dry mix)
Mayonnaise: ½ cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup
Salt: to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the mayonnaise mixture.
- Place the coated chicken thighs in a baking dish and sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Finally, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the parmesan layer and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding some crushed red pepper flakes to the mayo mixture. Fresh herbs like parsley or chives make a great garnish!
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 chicken thighs (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Keto, Baked Chicken, Cheesy Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe