Tender chicken baked with ranch, cheddar, and herbs for easy, comforting weeknight dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)
→ Ranch Mixture
02 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Topping
07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, arranging evenly in a single layer.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, then evenly spread the mixture over the chicken breasts.
04 - Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the ranch-coated chicken, covering the surface.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is bubbling golden.
06 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
