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A close-up image of Baked Ranch Chicken, golden and crispy, served with steamed broccoli and sliced carrots on a plate. The chicken is perfectly cooked with a crunchy coating.

Baked Ranch Chicken

This baked ranch chicken is a mouthwatering, easy-to-make weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 251
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6- ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs flattened to ¼ inch thickness
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon pepper for seasoning
  • 3 tablespoon homemade ranch seasoning or 1.3 oz packet of store-bought ranch seasoning
  • ¾ cup sour cream for marinating the chicken
  • 1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs for coating
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for topping
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for greasing the sheet pan and enhancing flavor

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken until it's about ¼ inch thick. This ensures the chicken cooks quickly and evenly. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning.
  3. Coat each chicken breast with the ranch mixture, using tongs or your hands to ensure it is fully covered.
  4. Cover the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour. For better flavor, marinate it overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. In a medium bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning.
  7. Grease a sheet pan with olive oil. Dip the marinated chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place the coated chicken on the prepared sheet pan.
  8. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture over the chicken breasts. bake
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  10. Serve the baked ranch chicken with your favorite sides like salad, rice, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This baked ranch chicken is perfect for busy weeknights. You can easily meal prep it by marinating the chicken ahead of time!

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