Mississippi Mud Chicken Bake (Print Version)
Chicken baked with ranch, barbecue, cheddar, and crispy onions for a savory, Southern-inspired dish everyone enjoys.
# Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
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1/4 cup crispy fried onions
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Evenly season chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
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In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing and barbecue sauce, blending thoroughly.
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Pour the ranch-barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage.
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Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each sauced chicken breast.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and top each piece with crispy fried onions. Serve hot with an accompanying side.
# Notes:
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juiciness before serving.