Description

This Baked Ranch Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a zesty ranch seasoning and crispy Parmesan-Panko crust. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines the creamy tang of mayonnaise with the savory notes of garlic and dill, all baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally to make 4 fillets)

Seasoning Mixture

1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, grated (on a microplane grater)
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Bread Crust

3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure it’s hot enough for a perfectly crispy crust on the chicken.
Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning mix, dill weed, onion powder, black pepper, salt, grated garlic, and mayonnaise until well combined. Set this creamy mixture aside.
Mix Bread Crust: In a separate bowl, combine the Panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted unsalted butter. Mix everything thoroughly so that the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
Coat Chicken: Take each chicken fillet and coat it thoroughly with the mayonnaise and seasoning mixture, ensuring an even layer that will help the bread crumbs stick.
Dredge in Crumbs: Press each coated chicken fillet into the Parmesan-Panko mixture, making sure each piece is generously covered on both sides for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
Bake Chicken: Place the breaded chicken fillets onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, indicating it is fully cooked and tender.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through without drying out.
You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
For added flavor, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
Panko bread crumbs provide a lighter, crispier texture compared to regular bread crumbs.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven to retain crispness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken fillet (about 6 oz)
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 33 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: Baked Ranch Chicken, Ranch Chicken Recipe, Parmesan Panko Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner, Crispy Baked Chicken