Description
Baked Ranch Chicken transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed feast. With juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy ranch-flavored crust, this dish is perfect for busy nights or impressing guests. It’s easy to prepare and offers an explosion of flavors that will delight your family and friends. Get ready to savor every crispy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast, then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg