Description
This Baked Ranch Chicken is a creamy, crunchy, and flavor-packed main dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Juicy chicken breasts are coated with ranch seasoning, topped with Parmesan and crispy breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil (or spray)
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, mix ranch seasoning, mayonnaise (or sour cream), garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
4. Spread the ranch mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
5. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the ranch-coated chicken.
6. Top with panko breadcrumbs and press gently to adhere.
7. Drizzle or spray olive oil over the top to promote browning.
8. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
9. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Calories: 410
Protein: 36g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 780mg
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: baked ranch chicken, easy chicken dinner, ranch coated chicken