Easy Baked Ranch Chicken: Juicy and Crispy Weeknight Dinner
Make this simple baked ranch chicken for a quick, flavorful, and family-friendly dinner. It uses minimal ingredients and bakes up juicy with a savory ranch crust.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or olive oil
- 1/2 cup crushed crispy corn flakes or breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crispiness)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the dry ranch seasoning packet with the mayonnaise or olive oil until fully combined. This creates the coating base.
- If using, combine the crushed corn flakes/breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a separate shallow dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This step helps the coating stick and promotes crispiness.
- Coat each chicken breast completely with the ranch mixture, spreading it evenly over the top and sides.
- If desired, press the coated side of the chicken into the corn flake mixture to create a crispy topping.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through and juicy.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the ranch coating mixture.
- If you prefer a cheesy topping, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs, but adjust the cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110
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