Description
Satisfy your cravings with Baked Ranch Chicken! This dish highlights juicy chicken breasts coated in ranch seasoning, garlic, and paprika for an easy, mouthwatering meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish with space between them.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then season with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chicken to coat it evenly with the seasonings.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to uniform thickness.
You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free ranch seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg