Description
A comforting, creamy, and cheesy chicken bake that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, shredded cheese, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in a lightly oiled baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and press them flat.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic, olive oil, or onion powder to the mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, ranch, creamy, bake, comfort food