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Parmesan Ranch Chicken Recipe
If you're a certified ranch-aholic, you're going to love this parmesan ranch chicken recipe! Panko bread crumbs are mixed with fresh parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning mix to make a tangy, cheesy, and crusty exterior that is simply irresistible. It's a must for your weekly rotation!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 chicken
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-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.
- Dip the chicken breasts in melted butter, then roll each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.
- 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.
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Notes
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Potassium
63mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
818IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 818IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.