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Cheesy Ranch Chicken Recipe

4.7 from 119 reviews

This Cheesy Ranch Chicken is a simple, comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts with creamy ranch seasoning, rich cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe uses only five ingredients and delivers a flavorful, cheesy meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Seasoning & Creamy Base

  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly in a baking dish to ensure even cooking.
  3. Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the ranch seasoning packet, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  4. Coat Chicken: Pour the ranch and soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well covered to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the coated chicken.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute and the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a flavor variation.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the dish for the last 2-3 minutes if desired, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • If you prefer a lower fat version, use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese.

Keywords: Cheesy Ranch Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Creamy Chicken, One Dish Chicken, Ranch Seasoning Chicken