Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish featuring succulent chicken breasts coated in a creamy ranch mixture, with a tangy crunch from dill pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while you prepare your ingredients.
- Combine the ranch seasoning, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slather the ranch mixture generously over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish, arranging them with space between each piece.
- Scatter the chopped dill pickles on top.
- Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once done, pull the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs to brighten the dish.
Notes
Prepare the chicken and coat it with the ranch mixture a day in advance for a make-ahead option. Using an air fryer can cut cooking time down to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg