Description
This Ranch Crusted Chicken recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful ranch seasoning mix and crispy breadcrumbs, then baked to golden perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 ounce (1 packet) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mayo Mixture:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, mix breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Make mayo mixture: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) and olive oil.
- Coat chicken: Pat chicken dry, brush with mayo mixture, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- This recipe works well with chicken tenders too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
