Crunchy Ranch Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Crunchy Ranch Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances bold flavor and satisfying texture. Juicy, boneless chicken breasts are coated in creamy ranch dressing and enveloped in a crispy, golden breadcrumb crust made from a blend of panko, Parmesan cheese, and savory spices like garlic, onion, and paprika. Baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe delivers a crave-worthy crunch without the need for frying. Serve it alongside roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a comforting meal that the whole family will love. With its combination of simplicity, flavor, and crunch, this ranch chicken recipe is destined to become a regular on your dinner menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Ranch dressing
• 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 Cooking spray or vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet, if needed, to ensure even cooking.

Step 3

In a shallow bowl, add the ranch dressing to coat the chicken.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the plain breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 5

Dip each chicken breast into the ranch dressing, ensuring it is fully coated, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture, covering all sides evenly. Repeat for all chicken breasts.

Step 6

Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

Step 7

Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray or drizzle a small amount of vegetable oil to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2804.3

Total Fat 133.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 710.8mg	0%
Sodium 6701.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 263.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 929.3mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 2109.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 19.8%