Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
759 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe
Description
The recipe builds a ranch-flavored creamy mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, olive oil, and ranch seasoning, incorporating bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and diced onion. Deep holes made in chicken breasts are filled with this mixture before arranging them in a baking dish. Additional cheese and bacon are sprinkled on top, then the dish is baked covered and uncovered to brown and bubble the cheese.
The result is chicken with a moist interior and a flavorful, creamy crust combining the tang of ranch, sharpness of cheddar, mellow mozzarella, and smoky bacon. This baked approach avoids dryness and develops layered textures across the chicken and topping.
Allowing the chicken to rest ten minutes before serving helps juices redistribute. It can be stored for a few days refrigerated or frozen for longer.
Use a 9x13 pan for even cooking and cover during part of baking to prevent overbrowning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- 6 lices Bacon cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- ½ white onion diced
- 4-5 chicken breast with the fat pieces cut off
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and spray a 9x13 inch baking pan or casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, olive oil, and ranch seasoning to a medium bowl; stir to combine.
- Stir in ¾ of the bacon, ¾ of the cheddar cheese, ¾ of the mozzarella cheese, and all the onion then set aside.
- Place one of the chicken breasts onto a plate and cut deep holes into it using a knife, then spread the ranch mixture onto the chicken and push some of it into the holes.
- Place the chicken breast into the baking pan and repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts and ranch mix.
- Sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and bacon; then loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes then remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese starts to bubble around the edges and turn a light golden color.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving with freshly chopped chives and additional bacon for garnish if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Let chicken rest after baking to redistribute juices before serving.
- Cover with foil during initial baking to prevent excessive browning, then uncover to brown the cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 759kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1831mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 642IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 383mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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