Description
Baked Ranch Chicken is a comforting dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a creamy ranch coating and a crispy panko topping. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, delivering rich flavors and satisfying textures everyone will love. Serve it with your choice of sides for a complete meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, mix the ranch dressing and Parmesan cheese; coat each chicken breast thoroughly.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg