Cheesy Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs and Potatoes
A cozy, family-friendly sheet pan dinner with juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs, buttery ranch-seasoned potatoes, and a melty cheddar topping. Everything bakes together at 425°F in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 556kcal
Equipment
- Sheet pan or 9x13 baking dish
- Parchment paper
- large mixing bowl
- Instant read thermometer (optional but helpful)
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1.5 pounds
- 1.5 pounds potatoes diced into ¾ inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan or 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Arrange the diced potatoes in a single layer across the pan, leaving space between the pieces so they roast instead of steam.
- Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels, this step helps them brown properly in the oven.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the gaps between the potatoes so both are in direct contact with the pan.
- Season everything evenly with the ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper, then drizzle the olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken is golden and the potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove the pan from the oven, top the chicken with the shredded cheddar, and bake for another 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Dice the potatoes small and even so they finish cooking at the same time as the chicken.
- Sharp cheddar melts smoother than mild cheddar and holds up better under the broiler if you want extra color.
- Leftovers reheat best in the oven or air fryer to keep the potatoes crispy.
- Swap in pepper jack cheese for a spicier version the whole family can adjust to their taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 3mg
