Description
Savor the flavor of this easy baked ranch chicken, perfectly seasoned and baked to tender, juicy perfection. A crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked optional)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and drizzle with olive oil, coating evenly.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken, then add paprika and garlic powder.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For more flavor, marinate the chicken in ranch dressing for at least one hour prior to cooking. - Experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary for added depth. - Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juicier results.