Ranch Chicken Broccoli Sheet Pan Melt (View Print Version)

Juicy chicken and crisp broccoli roasted with ranch seasoning, topped with bubbly cheddar cheese on a single sheet pan.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

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

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups broccoli florets (about 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss chicken and broccoli florets with olive oil, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange chicken breasts on one side of the sheet pan. Spread broccoli florets in a single layer on the other side.
04 - Roast for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and broccoli is crisp-tender.
05 - Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken breasts and broccoli. Return the sheet pan to the oven and broil on high for 2 to 4 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
06 - Remove from the oven. Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means one thing to wash, and that alone changed my midweek survival rate.
  • The chicken stays incredibly juicy while the broccoli gets this perfect charred tenderness that even skeptics reach for.
  • That melted cheddar moment under the broiler is honestly addictive and tastes like you tried way harder than you actually did.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period after broiling, I learned this the hard way when the cheese immediately slid off my first attempt.
  • Your oven's broiler runs hotter than you think, so peek at the two minute mark instead of walking away and finding blackened cheese.
  • Wet chicken steams instead of browning, which sounds obvious but is the difference between pale and delicious.
03 -
  • Invest in a good sheet pan and parchment paper because they truly make the difference between a quick dinner and one that stresses you out.
  • Taste your specific ranch seasoning brand first because salt levels vary wildly between brands and you can always add but you can't take away.
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