Parmesan Ranch Chicken Recipe (2024)

• ▢ 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• ▢ ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 envelope)
• ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
• ▢ 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.

  

• Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and ranch seasoning mix in a large shallow bowl. In a second bowl, pour the melted butter.

  1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix, ½ cup unsalted butter

  

• Dip the chicken breasts in melted butter, then roll each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.

  4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  

• Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish.

  

• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked, the juices run clear, and the internal temperature is at least 165°F.

  

• You can use regular Italian breadcrumbs instead of Panko, or try keto breadcrumbs to make this dish keto-friendly.
• Feel free to swap the Parmesan for another hard cheese, such as Asiago, Pecorino Romano, or Grana Padano.
• In place of the ranch seasoning, feel free to use your favorite seasoning packet, such as Italian seasoning, chicken seasoning, or creole seasoning!
• In place of the chicken breasts, you can use an equal amount of boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
• Make sure to pat the chicken dry before dredging it in the butter and breadcrumbs to help everything adhere!
• Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create chicken cutlets. This will cut down on the cooking time and allow the meat to cook more evenly.
• To make in advance, coat the chicken and place it in an air-tight container in the fridge overnight before baking.
• Broil your chicken for a minute or two at the end of cooking to get an even crispier crust. Just be sure you keep a close eye on it — you don’t want it to burn.

Storage:Store Parmesan ranch chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Ranch Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 chicken breast)

Calories 336Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 17g106%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 73mg24%

Sodium 864mg38%

Potassium 63mg2%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 818IU16%

Vitamin C 0.01mg0%

Calcium 145mg15%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.