Description
This Ranch Crusted Chicken recipe is a delightful way to jazz up plain chicken breasts. Coated with a savory ranch seasoning blend, crunchy breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, these chicken breasts bake to golden perfection for a deliciously crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Ranch Coating:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light greasing.
- Prepare Ranch Coating: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with ranch seasoning mix.
- Make Breadcrumb Mixture: In another bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Spread ranch mixture over each chicken breast, then coat with breadcrumb mixture to form a crust.
- Bake: Place chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For a tangier crust, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
- For extra crunch, broil for the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
