Description
Ranch Chicken is a savory, crowd-pleasing dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich ranch seasoning blend. This recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve alongside your favorite sides and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix ranch seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and rub the seasoning mixture over each breast evenly.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the seasoned chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (juices should run clear).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg