Go Back
–+ servings

Cheesy Ranch Chicken

This Cheesy Ranch Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy, tangy ranch-cream cheese mixture, then topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Baked to perfection, it's a quick and flavorful weeknight meal that's sure to be a family favorite.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
  • 4 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets, about 0.5 inch thick. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side, just until they are lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Spread the creamy ranch-cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each seared chicken cutlet.
  • Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, cream cheese side up.
  • Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the cream cheese mixture on each chicken cutlet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (reaching an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped chives before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

This Cheesy Ranch Chicken pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed green beans, roasted potatoes, or a simple garden salad. For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!