Description
A simple and delicious crispy oven-baked ranch chicken dinner that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko, parmesan, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place chicken on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy chicken dinner, ranch chicken, baked chicken, weeknight meal