Name: Ranch Chicken and Potato Bake – Easy Creamy One-Pan Dinner Recipe
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered; 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; Salt to taste; Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt to taste

Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or casserole pan.

Step 2:

Wash and cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces. Place them in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, half of the ranch seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and a light sprinkle of salt.

Step 3:

Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes to give the potatoes a head start.

Step 4:

While the potatoes are baking, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, and the remaining ranch seasoning in a bowl. Coat the chicken evenly with this creamy ranch mixture.

Step 5:

Remove the baking dish from the oven, nestle the ranch-coated chicken among the potatoes, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, and return to the oven. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

Notes

For even cooking, cut potatoes into uniform sizes and avoid overcrowding the pan. If needed, cover loosely with foil during baking to prevent excessive browning, then uncover for the final 10 minutes.