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Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken

This oven-baked chicken has a savory ranch-and-Parmesan breadcrumb coating with a tender, juicy center. Mayonnaise helps the coating adhere while keeping the chicken moist, making this an easy five-ingredient main dish for a weeknight dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Ranch Chicken, Baked Ranch Chicken recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Prepare the coating. Add the ranch dressing mix, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese to a shallow plate and combine. Put the mayonnaise on a separate shallow plate.
  • Coat the chicken. Cover each chicken breast with mayonnaise on both sides, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Chicken: Try to use chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Breadcrumbs: Regular, seasoned, or Panko breadcrumbs will work. Panko is a great choice if you want a slightly crunchier coating.
  • Mayonnaise: Don’t skip it! It helps the breadcrumb mixture stick to the chicken and keeps the meat moist and juicy as it bakes.
  • Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan gives the coating the best cheesy, savory flavor.
  • Check for doneness: Chicken breasts can vary in thickness. Use an instant-read thermometer and make sure the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  • Add more flavor: Feel free to mix chili powder, smoked paprika, jerk seasoning, or another favorite spice into the breadcrumbs.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
  • Reheating: Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes, or until heated through, to help bring back some of that crispy coating.
  • Freezing: Freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months. Freeze the pieces separately for 1–2 hours first, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1140mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg
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