Description
These Keto Baked Cheesy Ranch Chicken Thighs are an easy and delicious weeknight dinner, perfect for a low-carb lifestyle. Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a creamy, cheesy ranch mixture and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (dry mix)
- 1/2 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Mix: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ranch seasoning, mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese; stir until creamy.
- Coat: Evenly spread the cheesy ranch mixture over each chicken thigh, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure the juices redistribute and the meat remains succulent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: keto chicken thighs, cheesy ranch chicken, low carb dinner, baked chicken