Description
This Parmesan Ranch Chicken recipe offers a cheesy, crunchy, and flavorful baked chicken dish perfect for a family dinner. Using just five simple ingredients, this recipe creates juicy and tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and ranch breadcrumb crust. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that combines the savory goodness of ranch seasoning with the richness of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
For the Coating
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 envelope)
For the Chicken
- 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and set it aside for later.
- Prepare the Coating: In a large shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning mix. In a separate bowl, pour the melted unsalted butter.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, ensuring it’s fully coated, then roll it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly covered on all sides.
- Arrange the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through, the juices run clear, and an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) is reached. The coating should be golden and crispy.
Notes
- You can substitute the Parmesan cheese with other hard cheeses like Asiago, Pecorino Romano, or Grana Padano to vary the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
