Ultra-Juicy 5-Ingredient Baked Ranch Chicken (Ready Under 35 Minutes)
Make this incredibly easy, low-effort baked ranch chicken recipe for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. Using only five simple ingredients, this oven bake delivers maximum savory flavor and unbelievably juicy results every time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dry ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until completely smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the ranch mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, spreading it to cover the surface completely.
- If using, sprinkle the dried parsley over the topping for added color.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the topping is lightly golden brown.
- Let the juicy baked ranch chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, you can place the chicken under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the very end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat; adjust baking time as needed.
- Serve this minimal prep chicken recipe with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete family favorite chicken dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 110