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An Easy Baked Chicken Recipe Your Entire Family Will Love

If you’re looking for an easy chicken recipe, your kids are going to love this creamy ranch chicken bake made with just a few simple ingredients including chicken, ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, cream cheese, shredded cheese and bacon! What could be better?? I love to serve this delicious baked chicken over rice with a side of broccoli . SO YUMMY your kids are sure to clean their plates!

This makes a simple weeknight dinner for those busy nights filled with practices and homework. Creamy ranch chicken is also great as leftovers and can be sent for school lunch the next day. 

Looking for quick, easy and healthy dinner recipes for the family? Even your picky eaters will love this simple baked ranch chicken dish! It's made with just a handful of cheap ingredients that are a breeze to throw together on busy weeknights. This one dish meal will soon be a family favorite.

Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake Recipe

  • 4-6 large chicken breasts (about 3 lbs)
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 6-8 pieces of cooked bacon cut into bits (about 1/2 a cup)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise 
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • Cooked rice, broccoli and avocado for serving

A super easy lunch or dinner idea for your picky eaters! This budget meal is simple to make with just a few common ingredients including chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, bacon, and shredded cheese. My kids go crazy for this baked chicken recipe! It’s a wonder dinner idea for busy school nights when your kids have practice or homework. Serve with a side of salad or your favorite veggies to make a complete meal for dinner.

Don’t let the simplicity of this meal fool you, this baked chicken is simply divine. You can even mix in some frozen broccoli before you bake the chicken to make a yummy casserole. This is one of the BEST kid friendly dinner ideas, and my husband loved it too!

Easy and healthy dinner idea that picky eaters won’t complain about!

How To Make An Easy Weeknight Dinner For Your Family

Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake

Mix together cream cheese, bacon bits, mayonnaise, 1.5 cups of shredded cheese, ranch seasoning, and black pepper. I used my stand mixer but you can also just stir it by hand. Soften the cream cheese first to make mixing easier. 

If you're looking for super yummy baked chicken recipes, this Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake is all you need! Your entire family is going to love this simple and yummy meal. The creamy chicken pairs perfectly with cooked rice and broccoli and it is kid approved!

Place chicken in 9×12 baking dish in a single layer. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of chicken and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. 

Are you looking for quick and easy family dinner recipes on a budget? Your picky kids are going to love this creamy ranch chicken! You can use brown or white rice, plus the veggies of your choice as a side. I like making this creamy ranch chicken bake ahead of time and simply re-warming on busy school nights. Easy dinner idea for the whole family.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken. Use a meat thermometer to determine if the chicken is fully cooked. Make sure it heats to 165 degrees in the thickest part of the chicken breasts. Top with sliced avocado and serve with rice and a veggie for a complete healthy meal your kids will love. 

If you are looking for a cheap and easy dinner recipe, your family is going to love this creamy bacon ranch chicken bake! It’s made with just a few ingredients and is absolutely wonderful served over rice. Even your picky kids will clean their plate! Serve with a side of your favorite veggies to make it healthy and complete.

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I’m always on the search for simple meals made with just a few ingredients! This Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake is the best chicken recipe ever! You can even make this recipe ahead of time and simply reheat the chicken in the microwave when it’s dinner time. I’ve even split this dish into individual servings, added some cooked rice and broccoli and put into to-go containers for my lunch during the week. Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake for the win!

A quick and easy dinner recipe made with simple ingredients! Your entire family is going to love this recipe. It's kid friendly, but great for everyone! My family likes this creamy chicken served over rice with a side of broccoli, but it's super versatile and can go with just about anything. Simply smother a few chicken breasts with a mixture of cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese, and ranch seasoning, top with more cheese, and bake! Garnish with fresh avocado and bacon bits.

I'm always looking for quick and simple dinner ideas for busy weeknight meals, and this creamy ranch chicken is always a hit! It’s really easy to make with just a few ingredients, and perfect for a family with picky eaters. Kids love it! Simple comfort food the entire family will love!
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Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake

A simple and delicious dinner idea that your whole family will love. Simply top chicken breasts with cream cheese, bacon bits, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning and shredded cheese and bake! This few ingredient recipe is picky eater approved! Serve over rice and top with avocado for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken, dinner idea, few ingredients, picky eaters, simple
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4-6 Large Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
  • 6-8 pieces Cooked Bacon- crumbled (about ½ a cup)
  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (I used cheddar)
  • 2 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)
  • Cooked broccoli, rice, and avocado for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • Mix together cream cheese, bacon bits, mayonnaise, 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x12 baking dish.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture on the top of the uncooked chicken. Make sure each piece of chicken is covered with the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350℉ for approximately 40 minutes. Actual baking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breast. Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the chicken at the thickest part of the meat. Internal temperature should be at least 165℉.
  • Cool for 5 minutes and top with sliced avocado and serve over rice. Add your favorite vegetable as a side dish for a healthy dinner the entire family will love!

Notes

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A quick & easy dinner recipe your entire family will ask you to make again and again! With just a few cheap ingredients you can make delicious baked chicken that's even picky eaters will love. This mixture is creamy using cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese, with yummy avocados on top. I’m always on the hunt for easy and healthy dinner recipes that my picky eaters won’t complain about. We make this often on busy school nights!A quick and easy family dinner recipe made with simple ingredients! Not only is this baked chicken amazing, my entire family loves it! Plus, it's so simple to make. Everything is made in just one pan, so it requires very little prep or clean up. Serve this cheesy baked chicken by itself or with pasta or rice! You simply mix together the cream cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning, and slather it on the chicken. Top with shredded cheese and bake! That’s it. Serve with fresh avocado for the ultimate dinner.

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