Description
A comforting and easy one-dish bake featuring tender chicken, creamy ranch, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the chicken pieces, uncooked rice, and chicken broth.
- Sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken and rice.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sour cream and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Spread the sour cream and cheese mixture over the top of the chicken and rice.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is heated through.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use heavy cream instead of sour cream.
- Add cooked vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Ensure the foil is sealed tightly to trap steam and cook the rice evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg