Ranch seasoning makes this sheet-pan chicken dinner easy and delicious.
The versatile pantry staple incorporates many flavorful ingredients into one handy packet.
Baking chicken tenders, potatoes, and frozen vegetableson a baking sheetmake this recipe an easy shortcut meal.
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Why Does Ranch Seasoning Go Well With Chicken?
Since the 1950s, ranch dressing has been a perennial favorite on salads.
Ranch seasoning mix has also become a go-to seasoning for ingredients including chicken.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Why does ranch seasoning work so well in so many cooking applications?
The answer lies in the buttermilk base that serves to infuse proteins with ranch seasonings.
And you dont have to keep buttermilk in your refrigerator.
What Seasonings Are in Ranch Seasoning Mix?
Seasoning Tip
For even more flavor, add a teaspoon of paprika to the ranch seasoning mix.
Why Are Chicken Tenders a Good Choice For Ranch Seasoning?
Using chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts can cut out a step: pounding the chicken into flatter pieces.
The smaller and flatter chicken tenders take on more flavoring.
That means ranch seasoning-to-meat ratio is higher, which is always a good thing.
By using frozen vegetables and simply-quartered smaller potatoes, the entire meal should be done at the same time.
Can I Use Prepared Ranch Salad Dressing in Place of the Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix?
What Can You Do With Ranch Chicken Leftovers?
If you have any dinner leftovers, there are many great options for easy lunch prep.
The leftover chicken, veggies, and potatoes make a great soup starter added to chicken broth.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1lb.chicken tenders
1(1-oz.
)pkg.ranch seasoning mix
1(32-oz.)
pkg.frozen mixed vegetables
1(24-oz.)
bagbite-sizedpotatoes, quartered
1/2tsp.kosher salt
1/2tsp.black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place chicken tenders and half of ranch seasoning packet into a large zip-top bag.
Shake to coat chicken in ranch seasoning mix.
Spray or drizzle baking sheet with oil.
Place potatoes and frozen vegetables on baking sheet.
Spray or drizzle vegetables and potatoes; toss to coat.
Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables and potatoes.
Using tongs, mix ingredients together on the sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken registers 165F and is slightly browned.
