Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken
A simple recipe for creamy ranch chicken that requires minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the dry ranch seasoning, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- If using, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve this chicken over rice, pasta, or with steamed vegetables.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 50
- Cholesterol: 160
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