Simple Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken

     This Simple Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish that's perfect for any night of the week! Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a zesty ranch mix, then baked to perfection for a delicious and tender meal. A must-try for meat and poultry lovers!

Simple Oven-Baked Ranch Chicken

        Easy, flavorful, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a main dish!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (1 oz) packet dry ranch dressing mix (like Hidden Valley Ranch)
• 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (drained)
• ¼ cup pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced
• ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prep the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with the ranch seasoning mix and place them in the bottom of a medium-sized Dutch oven.
3. Add the extras: Throw in the sliced pepperoncini peppers, and pour in ¼ cup of the pepper juice from the jar. Add the butter slices on top of the chicken, then pour in the ½ cup of water.
4. Bake: Cover the Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the chicken is super tender. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C) if you check it with a meat thermometer.
5. Shred and serve: Once the chicken is done, let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then, shred the chicken with two forks and enjoy!

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