🍗 Oven-Baked 3-Ingredient Chicken Plantation
A super simple, juicy chicken dinner made with just 3 main ingredients—perfect for busy weeknights!
🛒 Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Optional: a little olive oil or cooking spray for the baking dish.
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. If they are very thick, gently pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
Season: Place the chicken in the baking dish and sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken.
Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top of each chicken breast.
Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, removing the foil during the last 5–10 minutes so the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
Check for doneness: Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli, green beans, rice, or a crisp garden salad.
