Description
Baked Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and crispy dish made with chicken breasts coated in a delicious ranch dressing mix and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then dip each into the melted butter, ensuring they are well coated.
- Roll the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to ensure it sticks, and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle any leftover breadcrumb mixture on top of the chicken for extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the coating is golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and serving with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
- This dish pairs well with vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Ranch Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe