Cheesy Ranch Chicken
A creamy baked chicken dinner with ranch seasoning, a rich cheesy topping, and melty cheese on top. Easy, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk optional, to thin topping if needed
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon optional
- 2 green onions sliced (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Pat chicken dry and place in the dish. Season evenly with ranch seasoning and black pepper (add salt only if needed).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 cup cheddar until smooth. Add 1–2 tbsp milk if needed for spreadability.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella. Add bacon on top if using.
- Bake uncovered 25–35 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F. Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra golden top if desired.
- Rest 5–10 minutes. Top with green onions and serve.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for the juiciest results.
Ranch packets vary in salt. Taste and adjust after baking.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat covered in the oven for best texture.
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