Ultimate Juicy 5-Ingredient Baked Ranch Chicken
A simple and delicious chicken dish that requires minimal effort and just five ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the mayonnaise, dry ranch seasoning mix, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until completely smooth.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure a good coating.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top of each piece of chicken, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the internal temperature 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 a lighter twist, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise. For an extra crispy topping, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 100mg