Ranch Chicken & Broccoli Sheet Pan Melt (Printer-friendly)

Juicy ranch chicken and crisp broccoli roasted together, topped with melted cheddar for an easy weeknight meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups broccoli florets (approximately 1 large head)

→ Seasonings & Sauces

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cheese

08 - 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

→ Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken and broccoli florets with olive oil, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Position chicken breasts on one side of the prepared sheet pan. Spread broccoli florets in a single layer on the opposite side.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and broccoli becomes crisp-tender.
05 - Distribute shredded cheddar cheese evenly over chicken breasts and broccoli. Return sheet pan to oven and broil on high for 2 to 4 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The whole thing fits on one pan, which means your cleanup is basically just rinsing a sheet.
  • Broccoli gets crispy at the edges while staying tender inside, which is honestly the best texture debate I've ever settled.
  • Melted cheddar turns everything golden and gooey without any fussy sauce work.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry, which I learned the hard way after my first soggy, pale batch.
  • If your ranch mix is already heavily seasoned, you might not need the extra salt, so taste before you add.
  • Keep your eyes on the broiler step because cheese can go from golden to burnt in the time it takes to answer a text.
03 -
  • Arrange chicken and broccoli on opposite sides of the pan so they each get maximum heat exposure and crisp properly.
  • The broiler is your final magic tool here, turning ordinary melted cheese into something golden and irresistible in just minutes.
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