Cheesy Ranch Chicken

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Weight Watchers Cheesy Ranch Chicken is a satisfying and flavorful recipe. You can create this cheesy dish with fat-free chicken breast and good-quality ranch seasoning mix. The chicken breasts are coated in a tasty tanch seasoning that gives them a tangy and savory taste. This baked chicken is juicy inside and crispy outside. Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese give it a creamy texture without adding too many points, which makes it a fantastic choice for Weight Watchers. Anyone searching for a tasty and healthy food will find this Weight Watchers Cheesy Ranch Chicken a healthy choice. This cheesy recipe is a good alternative for every person who is trying to reduce fat. You can enjoy this dish with roasted vegetables or whole grain rice.
Let’s make the cheesy chicken with the ingredients and baking directions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Main
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Thirty-five minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Oven

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • One cooking brush
  • Baking tray
  • Two mixing bowls
  • One spoon
  • Whisk
  • One tiny container
  • Serving dish

INGREDIENTS

  • Four boneless and skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 5 oz.
  • Low-sodium, one tbsp of ranch seasoning mix
  • Half a cup of plain and non-fat Greek yogurt
  • Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup
  • One-fourth cup of part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Olive oil spray
  • Crushed black pepper adds to the flavor

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Open the oven and adjust its temperature to 375 degrees F.
  2. With a brush, coat the baking tray with olive oil spray.
  3. Next, clean the skinless chicken breasts with water.
  4. Then, dry the washed chicken breast with kitchen tissue paper.
  5. After that, place the clean chicken in a bowl.
  6. Next, add black pepper, half a tbsp of ranch seasoning, and salt to another bowl.
  7. Combine all items with a spoon.
  8. Now, evenly apply this mixture over the chicken breast.
  9. Set aside the marinated chicken in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours.
  10. Meanwhile, add the remaining ranch seasoning and Greek yogurt to a tiny container.
  11. Next, add part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese to the yogurt.
  12. Now, mix all items with a whisk.
  13. After that, shift the marinated chicken to the baking tray.
  14. Next, top the chicken with cheesy ranch mixture.
  15. Without cover, bake the chicken for about 25 minutes.
  16. The cheesy and flavorful Weight Watchers Cheesy Ranch Chicken is ready.
  17. Shift the baked chicken onto a serving dish.
  18. Top it with chopped parsley and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the baked chicken with garlic parmesan roasted broccoli.
  • Enjoy this tasty dish with steamed green beans and raisin slaw.
  • Garlic mashed cauliflower or baked sweet potato fries go well with this cheesy dish.
  • Pair it with whole grain quinoa pilaf or a brown rice bowl.

TIPS

  • Choose no-fat and boneless chicken breasts to minimize fat content.
  • Go for shredded and low-fat cheese options.
  • Utilize a good-quality ranch seasoning mix packet.
  • You can add herbs (fresh or dried) to make this dish more refreshing and flavorful.
  • We will bake the chicken until a dull golden color. Avoid overbaking the chicken.
  • Try this recipe with different low-point ingredients.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Preserve the leftover baked chicken in a sealed vessel and refrigerate it for 3 to 4 days.

Freezer:

  • We can save the marinated or baked chicken in a covered bag and freeze it for fifty to eighty days.

Reheating:

  • This cheesy baked chicken can be reheated in the oven. We can also microwave it.

FAQs

Will this chicken dish work with vegetables?

  • Yes, you can add bell peppers, spinach, cauliflower, or broccoli to create this yummy baked chicken.

Which type of ranch seasoning mix is best to use?

  • You can prepare ranch seasoning at home or use a ready-made dried ranch dressing mix packet.

Can I use cream cheese or low-fat mayonnaise?

  • Yes, we can utilize low-fat versions of certain items to minimize the Weight Watchers points.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Total quantity: 4 servings
Total Calories 255 kcal
Carbohydrates 3 g
Protein 38 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Fat 9 g
Sugar 1 g

Each serving of the Cheesy Ranch Chicken has four (4) Weight Watchers points.