This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
This recipe for Creamy Ranch Chicken Bites is the first one I’ve tried from the Founder of Slender Kitchen Kristen McCaffrey’s cookbook: Stress-Free Family Meal planning (affiliate link). Easy and delicious, these flavor-packed chicken bites were an instant hit.
There are so many more recipes from the Stress-Free Family Meal Planning book I have flagged to try including: Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Chili, Crispy Coconut Chicken Strips, Slow Cooker Citrus Carnitas with Pineapple Salsa, Blueberry-Maple Breakfast Sausage, Italian Chopped Salad, Tomato Basil Fish, Spicy Asian Brussels Sprouts, Mason Jar Instant Lasagna Soup, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, Skillet Turkey Enchiladas, and Zucchini Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Low Carb Ranch Chicken Bites?
According to my calculations, each serving has 170 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Baked Cheesy Ranch Chicken Bites, Step-by-Step
This is an easy 5-ingredient recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite. It couldn’t be simpler…
Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients.
Step 2: Stir everything together, let marinate and then place on a foiled lined baking sheet (affiliate link).
Step 3: Bake until done, season with salt and pepper and enjoy.
Recipe Notes, Additions and Substitutions
The recipe calls for dry ranch dressing mix. If you prefer to make it yourself you can combine the following: 1/4 cup dried buttermilk powder, 1-1/2 tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic power, 1/2 tablespoon dried chives, 1/2 tablespoon dried dill, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Serving Suggestions
I enjoyed my chicken bites alongside steamed green beans. Most any vegetable will be a great addition. Here are some of my favorite:
- Simple steamed broccoli
- Parmesan roasted asparagus
- Shredded zucchini casserole
- Roasted carrots a variety of ways
These delightful nuggets of chicken would also be wonderful atop a salad or stuffed into a sandwich wrap.
Ways to Use Leftovers
Since this recipe is designed to serve two, leftovers will be kept to a minimum. I liked to turn my leftovers into a Greek Chicken Bowl with rice, cucumbers, tomatoes and olives.
If you’ve made this Creamy Ranch Chicken Bites, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet (affiliate link) with foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, ranch seasoning and lemon zest. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour) at room temperature.
- Spread the chicken out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the chicken for 10 to 15 minutes, until the chicken's internal temperature reaches at least 165F. If desired, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time, set the oven to broil to brown the top and edges of the chicken a bit.
- Remove from the oven. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 1 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 1 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) The recipe calls for dry ranch dressing mix. If you prefer to make it yourself you can combine the following: 1/4 cup dried buttermilk powder, 1-1/2 tablespoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic power, 1/2 tablespoon dried chives, 1/2 tablespoon dried dill, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Stress-Free Family Meal Planning Cookbook
This recipe is a lifesaver. Watching cholesterol and pre diabetic I’m looking for recipes that helps both. While the family is eating chicken and dumplings I’m feasting on the ranch bites. I forgot to add the cheese but it’s delicious. I’ll be making this a lot. Thank you for a great recipe!!
This is my kind of meal! Going to try it after Thanksgiving with cooked turkey It would have to be cooked just to warm it up
Your site is wonderful. You list the different points for different colored plans however the new program doesn’t work with colors. Please clarify v
Amy, can you start posting the entire nutritional information? With the new WW plan, we need that information,
It doesn’t look pretty, and there’s a lot of liquid in the pan, but this was a winner tonight! So full of flavor (doesn’t even need to be salted personally). I’m not even a fan of chicken and this is for sure going in the dinner rotation!
Glad you liked them Abby. I know what you mean about not being pretty. I’m with you. Some of the tastiest chicken I’ve ever made! ~Martha