Description
This baked ranch chicken delivers all the cozy, herby flavor you love in an easy weeknight dinner. It’s crunchy, savory, and loaded with ranch-seasoned goodness the whole family will ask for again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs) – thighs can be used for extra flavor
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix – homemade works too
- 1 cup breadcrumbs – panko recommended for more crunch
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese – or nutritional yeast for dairy-free option
- 1/4 cup olive oil – melted butter can be substituted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking throughout.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ranch seasoning, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. In a separate bowl, add olive oil.
- Dip chicken in oil, let excess drip off, then coat fully in breadcrumb mixture.
- Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving to retain juiciness.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes to the coating if you want a bit of heat. Toss veggies like zucchini or bell peppers around the chicken on the sheet for an easy one-pan meal. Leftovers work great in wraps, pasta salad, or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: ranch chicken, baked chicken, family dinner, easy weeknight meal