Easy Baked Ranch Chicken: Juicy and Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
Make this simple baked ranch chicken for a juicy, flavorful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe requires minimal prep and uses basic ingredients for a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the dry ranch seasoning mix until fully blended. This creates your creamy ranch coating.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This step helps the coating stick and promotes better texture.
- Brush the top and sides of each chicken breast generously with the ranch mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tops of the chicken.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the ranch coating on each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with your favorite sides like roasted broccoli or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra juicy chicken thighs, use bone-in, skin-on thighs and increase the baking time to 35–40 minutes.
- If you prefer a lighter coating, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 115