Description
Ranch Chicken brings weeknight dinner excitement straight to your table! Crispy, seasoned chicken comes together faster than takeout, making mealtime deliciously simple for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels, removing any visible fat or stringy pieces.
- Combine 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil directly onto the chicken, massaging it gently across the entire surface.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over each chicken breast, pressing the mixture lightly to help it adhere.
- Transfer seasoned chicken to a clean baking dish, ensuring pieces do not overlap.
- Slide the baking dish into a preheated oven at 425°F, positioning the rack in the center.
- Roast the chicken for 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from the oven and allow it to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, which helps retain its juices.
- Slice the chicken against the grain and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Pat the chicken completely dry to help the seasoning stick and create a crispy exterior.
- Use fresh ranch seasoning for the most vibrant flavor and best results.
- For a gluten-free version, check that your ranch seasoning mix is certified gluten-free or make your own blend.
- Swap regular chicken breasts for chicken thighs if your family prefers darker meat with more moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 247 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 456 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg