Ranch Dressing Chicken

A side view of a plate with ranch chicken on it, cut into slices, to see the juicy center of the chicken.

This oven baked Ranch Dressing Chicken is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that only needs 5 ingredients. Chicken breasts bake in a ranch seasoned creamy layer with cheddar cheese. Best of all? The oven does most of the work for this dump & bake ranch chicken.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword ranch dressing chicken

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 457kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (trimmed & cut in half lengthwise)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1½ cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish or sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Arrange the thin sliced chicken breasts in the casserole dish in an even layer.
^{*Each chicken breast should be cut in half, lengthwise, so you end up with two thinner pieces from each breast (a top and bottom piece). So 6 thin pieces total from the 3 chicken breasts.}
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Spread the mixture over top the chicken breasts in the pan.
1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1½ cups shredded medium cheddar cheese, 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts : Another option would be to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Mayonnaise : For the best flavor use full-fat mayonnaise. For an egg-free option use a vegan mayonnaise. Any mayonnaise can be used; avocado oil, light, full-fat, etc. I prefer using full-fat mayonnaise because it gives the best rich, creamy flavor and texture. You can also use less mayo if wanted (I have used 3/4 cup with great results before).
Plain Greek Yogurt : Sour cream is another option.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese : For the best smooth and creamy melt, shred the cheese from a block of cheese using a box cheese grater. A medium or sharp cheddar cheese will hold up best. But mild cheddar can be used if wanted.
Ranch Dressing Seasoning Packet : If using homemade seasoning, you will need 3 tablespoons to equal one (1 oz) packet.
Tip : Make sure that the chicken breast pieces are not overlapping or on top of each other in the baking dish. I use a 9x13 casserole dish and the chicken fits fine. You can use any baking dish or sheet pan as long as the chicken can fit in an even layer without overlapping.

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