Description
A simple yet delicious Ranch Chicken Recipe that combines tender chicken breasts with savory ranch seasoning, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Ranch seasoning: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and trimming any excess fat.
- Mix the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in, then sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Optional ingredients include fresh herbs, lemon juice, cheese, vegetables, and hot sauce.
- Common mistakes to avoid include not drying the chicken, overcrowding the baking dish, and skipping the resting time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Ranch Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Dinner, Chicken Breasts