Description
BBQ Ranch Chicken Bake is a simple and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts smothered in tangy BBQ sauce and creamy ranch, then topped with melted cheese — a quick weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the baking dish. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce — smoky, sweet, or spicy.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches or wraps the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: bbq ranch chicken, baked chicken, cheesy chicken bake, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe