Print

Easy Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken

Cross section of juicy baked ranch chicken showing moist white meat and a golden, herbed ranch crust.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A quick and flavorful recipe for juicy baked chicken breasts coated in ranch seasoning, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the dry ranch seasoning mix, flour, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with the olive oil.
  4. Dip each chicken breast first into the mayonnaise mixture, coating both sides lightly.
  5. Dredge the coated chicken breasts in the ranch seasoning mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres well.
  6. Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  8. If using cheese and bacon, remove the dish from the oven after 20 minutes, sprinkle the cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the tops, and return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the tops of the coated chicken with cooking spray before baking.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs; adjust the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lower-fat option.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://magazinemeal.com/baked-ranch-chicken-easy-crispy-recipe/