Easy Baked Ranch Chicken
This Easy Baked Ranch Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with ranch dressing mix, then baked to juicy perfection. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner requiring minimal ingredients and effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, paprika (if using), salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Rub the seasonings into the chicken to coat them evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra juicy chicken, marinate with the seasoning and olive oil for 30 minutes before baking.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs too.
- Serve with roasted veggies, salad, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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