Dump-and-Bake Ranch Chicken & Potatoes
A cozy and easy dump-and-bake recipe featuring chicken and baby potatoes infused with ranch seasoning and topped with cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a large baking dish with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Layer the halved baby potatoes in the baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the potatoes.
- Season the chicken and potatoes with a mixture of ranch seasoning and the remaining olive oil.
- Bake covered for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add cheddar cheese for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap chicken with hearty vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers. You can also add lemon zest for a refreshing twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy chicken recipe, ranch chicken, dump-and-bake dinner