Name: Cheesy Sweet Baby Ray’s Chicken Bake
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce; ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup cream cheese, softened; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup mozzarella cheese; Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Bake:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika

For the BBQ Cream Sauce:

1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Topping:

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2:

Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Step 3:

Place the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer.

Step 4:

In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and minced garlic until smooth.

Step 5:

Pour the creamy BBQ mixture evenly over the chicken.

Step 6:

Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 7:

Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8:

Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden top.

Step 9:

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10:

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook chicken to keep it juicy
Use full-fat dairy for best texture
Let the dish rest before serving
Adjust sauce thickness if needed
Broil carefully to avoid burning