Description
Tasty Creamy Ranch Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—juicy chicken breasts smothered in a tangy ranch sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish combines simplicity with indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–7 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- For the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tablespoons homemade ranch mix)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- For Topping:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Step 2: Sear for Flavor
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden (not fully cooked).
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Step 3: Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and chicken broth.
- If using cornstarch, whisk it into the broth before adding for a thicker sauce.
- Step 4: Smother the Chicken
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Step 5: Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Step 6: Garnish & Serve
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Make your own ranch seasoning for fewer additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
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