Description
This Ranch Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated with a savory blend of ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and crispy breadcrumbs. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner option.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Ranch Mixture:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix Ranch Mixture: Combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with ranch seasoning in a bowl.
- Prepare Coating: Mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Coat Chicken: Pat dry chicken breasts and place on the baking sheet. Spread ranch mixture over each piece, then press on the Parmesan breadcrumb coating.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and topping is crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- You can use plain breadcrumbs instead of panko, but note that the texture will differ.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
