Tomatillo Ranch Chicken

Tomatillo Ranch Chicken turns boring chicken breasts into your new favorite dinner. The dressing acts as a marinade that packs this meal with lots of flavor!

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Prep Time: 40

Cook Time: 30

Servings:

Author: Holly

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing/seasoning mix
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup cilantro
2 tomatillos, husked then chopped
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 cups cooked white or brown rice

Instructions

Place the mayo, buttermilk, ranch dressing mix, garlic, cilantro, tomatillos and lime juice in a blender. Blend until creamy and combined. Pour 1 cup of dressing into a large ziplock back. Add chicken breasts. Seal and chill at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 375° F. In a 9x13 inch baking pan spread cooked rice evenly into bottom of pan. Discard marinade and place chicken breasts side by side over rice in pan.
Cover pan with foil. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through. (Internal temperature of chicken needs to reach 165 degrees F.)
Top with additional dressing and serve. Enjoy!

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