Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken delivers ultimate comfort right to your dinner table, turning ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering meal that comes together faster than you can order takeout. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, this simple recipe guarantees smiles around your family’s plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Grab a baking sheet and lightly coat it with cooking spray so your chicken doesn’t stick.
- Set your oven to precisely 375°F to create the perfect golden-brown crust on the chicken.
- Pour the ¼ cup olive oil into a shallow dish for dredging your 4 chicken breasts.
- Mix the entire packet of ranch seasoning with 1 cup breadcrumbs and ½ cup Parmesan cheese in another dish.
- Dunk each chicken breast into the olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the oiled chicken through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to make the coating stick firmly.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Place the sheet in the preheated 375°F oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is safely cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to help retain its juiciness.
Notes
- Use thin, evenly sized chicken breasts to ensure consistent cooking and crispy coating.
- Shake off excess oil before coating chicken to help breadcrumbs adhere better and create a crunchier texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before dipping in oil to help the coating stick more effectively and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg