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    Baked Ranch Chicken

    Apr 23, 2019 · 4 Comments

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    Baked Ranch Chicken recipe is incredibly easy to make with only five ingredients. So simple, yet packed with so much flavor! The chicken is crispy on the outside (crunchy crust anyone?) and tender and juicy on the inside! You will love the convenience of baked boneless chicken breasts during busy weeknights.

    Baked Ranch Chicken Breasts

    Baked ranch chicken comes out juicy and tender every single time covered in the amazing ranch dressing. Chicken has never tasted better! Melt in your mouth to leave you wanting more.

    I usually bake the chicken breasts and then add veggies or pasta on a side to make it a complete dinner. Or, use it for potlucks, dinner parties, or busy weeknight dinners.So good!

    Ranch Chicken

    What kind of ranch dressing should I use

    You can use a seasoning packet or a ranch dressing mix from a jar. I prefer to use the dressing from the jar because you can be generous in how much you use.

    What about breadcrumbs?

    I like to use flavored Parmesan breadcrumbs or panko crumbs.

    Can I make Baked Ranch Chicken gluten free?

    Yes! Simply replace bread crumbs with gluten free panko crumbs! These are definitely my favorite and they taste amazing!

    Baked Chicken Breasts

    How to make ranch chicken

    • Prepare two bowls. Large bowl for dipping chicken into the ranch dressing, and a shallow one – for bread crumbs.
    • Simply add ranch dressing to a large bowl and bread crumbs to the smaller one.
    • Dip each breast in the ranch dressing, turning on all sides until well-coated, shaking off any excess dressing.
    Ranch Chicken

    In a shallow bowl or plate, place the bread crumbs. Once chicken is coated in ranch dressing, it’s time to cover it in breadcrumbs! I usually prepare a flat dish and add bread crumbs.

    Ranch Chicken

    Lay the chicken in the bread crumbs and turn until evenly coated.

    Ranch Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add coated chicken breasts to the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

    What to serve with ranch chicken

    Everything! But this chicken recipe is especially good when served with rice or pasta, Green Beans, or grilled veggies. You can also enjoy baked ranch chicken with a slice of freshly baked homemade buttermilk bread! Or slice it and add to Cranberry Walnut Spinach Salad or a sandwich.

    Make ahead, store, reheat

    Baked ranch chicken is a perfect recipe to make ahead – think frozen chicken tenders. It’s freezer friendly and kids friendly – make it over the weekend to feed your family during the week!

    Store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for maximum freshness.

    I recommend to reheat it in the oven at 350 – 10 to 15 minutes.

    Enjoy!

    Ranch Chicken
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    4.86 from 7 votes

    Ranch Chicken

    Easy weeknight dinner recipe with only a handful of ingredients!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chicken breasts, ranch chicken
    Servings: 4
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ cup ranch dressing
    • ½ cup dry bread crumbs, any flavor

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set aside.
    • Prepare two bowls – larger bowl and shallow one (or a plate). In a larger bowl, add the ranch dressing.
    • In a shallow bowl or plate, place the bread crumbs.
    • Dip each breast in the ranch dressing, turning on all sides until well-coated, shaking off any excess dressing.
    • Next transfer the chicken to the bread crumbs bowl and turn until evenly coated.
    • Arrange the coated chicken on a parchment–lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 375 F, until an internal temperature of 165°F or until juices run clear.
    Nutrition Facts
    Ranch Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 255 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 77mg26%
    Sodium 685mg30%
    Potassium 455mg13%
    Carbohydrates 10g3%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 26g52%
    Vitamin A 35IU1%
    Vitamin C 1.9mg2%
    Calcium 35mg4%
    Iron 1.2mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    Comments

    1. Rebecca says

      February 20, 2021 at 7:19 pm

      Delicious and so easy! I added garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to the bread crumbs.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        February 21, 2021 at 12:48 pm

        Delicious additions Rebecca

        Reply
    2. Marianne says

      January 27, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      I can’t wait to try this tonight!

      Reply
    3. marla newkirk says

      June 09, 2020 at 11:00 am

      I have made this for past 30 years except I use panko crumbs. Either way its yummy

      Reply

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