Mommy, What's For Dinner?: Easy Cheesy Ranch Chicken

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Easy Cheesy Ranch Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 Tbsp corn starch
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Mix cornstarch with salad dressing in a shallow bowl. Coat both sides of chicken with dressing mixture. Place in baking pan. Combine cheeses and sprinkle over chicken.

Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes or until juices run clear.

Tips and Tricks
Try different cheeses for a different flavor. Use pretrimmed chicken to save time. Buy already shredded cheese to save time.
Make It Healthier
Substitute reduced fat cheeses and salad dressing.
How Kids Can Help
Sprinkle cheese over chicken.
Suggested Sides
french bread, steamed broccoli

1 comment:

Jennifer @ Fruit of My Hands said...: This is another hit at my house!; April 19, 2007 at 7:59 AM

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Saving Time And Money

Creative Cutters Set of 6--my son will eat anything that is cut into a fun shape. These sturdy yet affordable miniature cutters are perfect for sandwiches, fruit, cheese and more!
Microwave Steamer--Great for steaming vegetables or melting butter.
Garlic Press--This is a Pampered Chef model, but any garlic press will do. Fresh garlic adds flavor to meals!
Pampered Chef Food Chopper--this handy chopper cuts fruits, veggies, even meat! It is dishwasher safe and easy to use, but watch your fingers because it is sharp!
Individual Spice Packets--several companies sell spices in 2 TBSP packets for about 1.50 each. Perfect for those times when you don't need to buy the entire jar.
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