Description
Baked Ranch Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms ordinary evenings into culinary celebrations. Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in zesty ranch seasoning, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with various sides. Imagine the tantalizing aroma filling your kitchen as the chicken bakes to golden perfection! Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers or broccoli) – Optional
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish – Optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or coat lightly with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine ranch seasoning, olive oil, and lemon juice. Coat each chicken breast evenly.
- If using vegetables, toss them in olive oil and season lightly with salt; arrange around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg