Ranch Chicken Recipe

Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken made easy! Using only 5 ingredients, you can create a yummy chicken dinner in just over 30 minutes. Simple, delicious and perfect for your weekly rotation.

You don’t need a vat of oil to get golden brown crispy chicken! With my baked ranch chicken recipe, you’ll be cooking dinner with ease. Only 5 simple and inexpensive ingredients required. A lot of people shy away from boneless, skinless baked chicken because they think it’s flavorless, dry and boring, but when you add a crispy ranch infused coating, it takes it to another level!

Crispy baked chicken, coated in mayo and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with a homemade ranch dressing mix – yes please! I’m all about finding ways to make my favorite guilty pleasure recipes a little less guilty. Baking is always a great alternative to get crispy chicken, who needs all that extra oil? Not us!

Ranch dressing mix is a combination of seasonings used to make ranch dressing! It has become a popular flavor addition to many dishes, just like this chicken. You can find it easily in most grocery stores, but I like making my own! Check out my homemade ranch dressing mix recipe for more info!

ranch chicken recipe

Baked Ranch Chicken

ranch chicken recipe

Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken made easy! Using only 5 ingredients, you can create a yummy chicken dinner in just over 30 minutes. Simple, delicious and perfect for your weekly rotation.

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Serving Size: 1 breast

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 breast, calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 28 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Prep Dredge: In a shallow plate, combine the ranch dressing mix with the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Place the mayo in another shallow plate.
  3. Coat Chicken: Dredge the chicken breasts first through mayo on both sides, then through the breadcrumb mixture. Place into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.

How to make Amazing Ranch Chicken Breast

FAQ

What is ranch chicken made of?

Ranch Chicken is juicy, tender chicken breasts covered in a crispy golden coating of cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, and zesty ranch flavoring.

Can I use ranch dressing instead of ranch seasoning?

To get the same amount of ranch flavor in the dish as you’d have gotten from the dry mix, you’d have to use as much as the dry packet would make … which is typically a couple of cups of dressing … and that can be a lot of liquid to add to a dish.

What side dishes go well with King Ranch chicken?

Top 9 Dishes To Serve With King Ranch Chicken Casserole
  • Lemon Pepper Roasted Broccoli. …
  • Honey Butter Roasted Carrots. …
  • Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins. …
  • Garlic-Rosemary Brussel Sprouts. …
  • Mexican Rice. …
  • Grilled Corn On The Cob. …
  • Potato Wedges. …
  • Quinoa Salad.

What time to bake chicken?

Here’s the shortest answer we can give you: For large boneless, skinless chicken breasts: cook them 20 to 30 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven. For large bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts: cook them 35 to 40 minutes in a 375 degrees F oven.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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