Description
A creamy, savory chicken dish slathered in ranch dressing, topped with cheese and crispy fried onions, perfect for any mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (store-bought)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add garlic powder or smoked paprika as desired.
- Grease a baking dish and place the chicken inside.
- Brush the BBQ sauce generously over each piece, then add spoonfuls of ranch dressing on top.
- Evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken breasts.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Top with crispy fried onions and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in ranch dressing a few hours prior for added flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, comfort food, easy recipe, ranch dressing, BBQ, cheesy chicken