This Ranch Cheddar Chicken is the best baked chicken recipe I’ve ever had! It’s so moist and has a ton of flavor!
My husband gets grumpy when he goes too long without red meat. He can be such a baby sometimes.
“Whyyyyyy are we eating chicken agaaaaaaaaain?”
It’s just not attractive for a grown man to cry and whine. He should really stop that.
Over the weekend we were at lots of family events and every single one served chicken. I could see he was getting a little tired of chicken, but that didn’t stop me from baking this chicken up on Monday. I happen to like chicken.
“Whyyyyyyy did you make chickennnnnn?,” he whined when I set dinner on the table.
“Whyyyyyyy are you such a big brat?,” I whined back.
Then he took a bite of this moist, flavorful, slightly crunchy chicken and he shut right up. This was so flavorful and delicious! The chicken was so juicy and it was super simple to whip up.
Alright, friends. This recipe is easy to the peasy, but I went ahead and created a little video of how I make it anyway. For fun. Because you like videos. And to be honest, they’re kind of fun to make! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more videos as well!
Ranch Cheddar Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup panko
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Place the chicken in a large baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ranch, and cheddar cheese. Spread on top of the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the panko on top and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
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Amy says
This was delicious! I would not change proportions. YUM!!!
Jenae says
I made this and it was absolutely delicious. My husband and son loved it too. I had the left-over piece for lunch the next day and it was even better!
Claire says
Just made a variation of this – swapped out the ranch seasoning for dry french onion soup mix (as ranch seasoning is not readily available in Australia), used multigrain breadcrumbs instead of panko, and diced the chicken instead of baking the fillet whole. Served it up with some home-made potato and sweet potato fries. Delicious! Thanks for an easy meal idea!
CRains says
What an aweaome recipe! Made this tonight and the family loved it! I’ll be honest though: I have never used Panko bread crumbs before, and the little guy and I thought they smelled pretty boring, so we used crushed Ritz crackers instead. Yum!!! Though I might go with a low-sodium Ritz cracker next time. Will definitely be making again!!
Karly says
@CRains,
Glad to hear you liked it! Panko doesn’t have a ton of flavor, but it’s very crunchy. With all of the flavor from the Ranch seasoning, it works nicely. 🙂 I’m sure Ritz were great too!
Sharon Markey says
This is very similar to the Parmesan Crusted chicken recipe from Hellmans, but it has the added flavor of the ranch and cheddar that I love. Thank you for sharing.
Cindy Geilmann says
It’s in the oven right now.
Karly says
Enjoy! 🙂
sarah says
I’m about to make this and I see s possible problem of it being a bit wet. Shouldit be cooked uncovered the whole time or partial to help that? I don’t really want it dry or soggy. Obvious option is to empty out some juice towards the end but I would like any other tips that may help
Karly says
I don’t cover this when baking. The top has always gotten crispy, though there is liquid in the bottom of the dish. It’s not soggy – chicken is supposed to be moist. 🙂
Bella says
This recipe is delicious, easy and satisfies all family members tastebuds! My college daughter makes me make it for her every time she is able to get home. My husband would eat it every week if I cooked it. My youngest, pickiest, health nut … Can’t turn this dish up. It’s so easy, I made it for a huge family gathering over the Summer and everyone enjoyed it.
It economical too. I buy the large Hidden Ranch dry seasoning (16oz) at our local store and it lasts me quite awhile.
Thank you for a great, simple recipe.
Jessica says
Would this work with chicken drumsticks attached to the thigh?
Karly says
You’d just need to adjust the bake time, but otherwise it should work fine.
Sarah says
This recipe was a staple during my two years at college! Impressive enough for entertaining, but quick enough to make after a full day of classes.
Tera says
I subbed sour cream. I don’t like mayo. I also used crushed cheese crackers which added another yummy element. I would use thinner breasts next time but it was very good.
Karly says
Oh, I bet the cheese crackers were delicious in this recipe!
denise says
can you use the ranch dry packet, I cant find the ranch seasoning at the store
Karly says
Yes, they’re the same thing. It’s just cheaper to buy a container of it than the individual packets and I tend to use it alot… 😉
Eve says
I love this recipe so much that I put the spread on pork chops too! Simple and delicious!
Willie hutto says
Can these be done in crock pot ? Ranch cheddar chicken
Karly says
Haven’t tried it. If you do, I’d definitely save the panko topping for the end and pop them under the broiler.
katie says
Trying this right now. Super excited!
Karly says
Enjoy!
Mandi says
What’s a good sub for the dry ranch?
Karly says
You could try Italian seasoning.
Mandi says
Trying the Italian seasoning tonight. It’s delicious! Thank you
Cade says
my absolute favorite recipe, made it probably 20 times & is so consistently delicious.
Karly says
Glad to hear you enjoy this one! 🙂
Heather says
I find these receipts and try them that so many people have loved and my kids and husband do not like. Another fail for me.
Pat says
Could miracle whip be used in place of mayo?
Karly says
It probably could be, if you think you’d like that flavor with the ranch.
Donna Judd says
I loved recipe but was wondering why the topping would had slid off top of chicken while cooking. Everyone enjoyed was very tasty!
scott ward says
isn’t ranch salad in a bottle the same as mayo and dry mix?
Karly says
It’ll be similar, but not quite the same. It would likely work to use ranch dressing though.
Josn says
Made a bland chicken breast delicious! We loved it and the preparation was easy.