Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake
This creamy ranch chicken bake is rich, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor. An easy one-dish dinner ready in 45 minutes.
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Dish Used to bake the chicken and sauce
- Mixing bowl To combine the cream sauce ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or use chicken thighs
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix about 1 ounce
- ½ cup milk or heavy cream used to loosen the sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped parsley or green onion optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, milk or cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use low-fat cream cheese to reduce richness if needed.
- Substitute Monterey Jack or mozzarella if you don’t have cheddar.
- Add cooked chopped spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
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