Baked Ranch Chicken is my go-to dinner recipe when I need something quick, easy and picky eater approved on the table! Chicken breasts are smothered in a cheesy bacon and ranch mixture before baking to perfection in just 30 minutes.
Made flavorful with sour cream, garlic, cheese, ranch seasoning and crispy bacon, this chicken ranch recipe combines the best of ALL worlds! I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to cook an elaborate meal. On those crazy weeknights with the kids, I want something easy, but also a dish that I know everyone will actually eat.
That’s where this easy baked ranch chicken recipe comes into play. It’s easy, mess free, and most importantly – delicious! This ranch chicken recipe is a favorite in my house and a staple in my weeknight dinner routine.
What’s in baked ranch chicken?
Simple, budget-friendly ingredients make this chicken anything but boring!
- Ranch Seasoning: Any brand will work! I’ve yet to meet a packet of ranch seasoning that I didn’t like.
- Bacon: Make sure it’s nice and crispy for the best texture.
- Cheeses: You’ll need both mozzarella and cheddar cheese for this recipe. If you really want to go the extra mile, consider getting them both freshly shredded.
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How to Store and Reheat
Let your leftovers fully cool to room temperature prior to storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can use your microwave to reheat for just 30 seconds at a time until warmed all the way through. Be careful not to overheat it and dry it out!
Notes and Tips
- Blend creamy ingredients first. Be sure to blend your mayo, sour cream, olive oil and ranch seasoning first before adding the cheese. It helps everything to blend evenly.
- Safely cut the chicken. Place your hand on top of the chicken breast to stabilize it with cutting into the center.
- Check the cheese. Make sure the cheese starts to bubble around the edges and turn a light golden color before removing from the oven.
- Double check your chicken. All ovens are different, so make sure the thickest part of your chicken has an internal temperature of 165℉.
Baked Ranch Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- ½ white onion diced
- 4-5 chicken breasts with the fat pieces cut off
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ and spray a 9×13 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.1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
- Stir in ¾ of the bacon, ¾ of the cheddar cheese, ¾ of the mozzarella cheese, and all the onion then set aside.6 slices bacon, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ white onion
- 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.4-5 chicken breasts
- 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.1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 6 slices bacon
- 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
How to Make Baked Ranch Chicken Step by Step
Make the ranch mixture: Add 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 oz ranch seasoning to a medium bowl; stir to combine.
Add the cheese and bacon: Stir in ¾ of the bacon, ¾ of the cheddar cheese, ¾ of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 chopped onion then set aside.
Prepare the chicken: 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.
Assemble the dish: Sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and bacon; then loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil.
Bake: 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 sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
This receipe contains so much sodium, that I be done for the week on my diet.
Easy, not healthy!
I have a pretty open mind when it comes to food. I did not like this. Not sure why the onion and garlic, don’t really fit in this dish. Topping does not adhere to the chicken, messy ranchy, “poached” chicken. Would not make again.
I am sorry this didn’t work for you!
Omg amazing 3 time doing this I added mushrooms . Made this for my nabore an now shared the recipe best ever thank you
Thanks for stopping by, Cora!
I did not like this AT ALL! Not sure why the olive oil was added just made it extremely oily and unappetizing! Hubby and kids didn’t like as well! Not great flavor, consistency or appearance! Will not make again! Sorry!
I’m so sorry to hear that! I still appreciate you letting me know with some great feedback.
Way too much mix
I’m sorry this recipe didn’t quite meet your expectations, Colleen! The amount of mix is meant to thoroughly coat the breasts to keep them from drying out in the oven!