Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken is packed with irresistible flavor, simple prep, and perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. Enjoy juicy chicken with a delightful ranch seasoning on busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (3-4 pieces)
- Ranch Seasoning Mix (1 oz packet)
- Olive Oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon, preferably sweet paprika)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish with space between each piece.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken to keep it moist.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken and rub in the spices.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and edges are golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a meat mallet to even out chicken breasts for uniform cooking.
Keep an eye on the chicken to avoid overbaking; it should be done when golden and at the right temperature.
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and ranch seasoning for an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg