Baked Ranch Chicken – Baked chicken breast that is coated in a creamy ranch sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs and cheese. A great quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Chicken is pretty much a staple in every house around the country. But it doesn’t have to be dry and boring! This ranch chicken has a crispy crust on the outside, but is super tender, moist, juicy, and full of flavor on the inside.
Plus it is ready in no time, so even on busy nights you can get dinner on the table fast. And with everyone diving in and asking for more.
What’s In Ranch Chicken
- Chicken (boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs, or even chicken tenderloins)
- Mayo
- Ranch Dressing Mix
- Parmesan Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Panko Breadcrumbs
This easy chicken recipe is only 6 ingredients! It doesn’t get much easier than that. It stays super moist and tender, with a crispy crunch on the outside. The whole family will love this and request it over and over again.
How To Make Baked Ranch Chicken
- In a small bowl mix together the mayo with the ranch dressing mix and Parmesan cheese until it is well combined.
- Arrange chicken in the bottom of your baking dish and spread the mayo mixture evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Next mix together the panko breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle this over the chicken.
- Spray the chicken with a little cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is 165º F and fully cooked.
How To Tell When Chicken Is Done
Every oven is different and every piece of chicken is a different size and thickness. So even those my chicken might be done after 20 minutes, it make take you 30 if you are using a thicker piece of chicken than me.
The best way to tell when chicken is done is to use an instant read thermometer. You want it to read 165º F when you insert it to the thickest part of the chicken. Once it reaches this temperature, take it out of the oven and serve.
What Is Ranch Dressing Mix
You can usually find ranch dressing mix near the salad dressings in your grocery store. It is a packet of seasoning that you use to make ranch dressing. It adds a ton of flavor to this dish without a lot of measuring or having to have different spices on hand.
What To Serve With Baked Chicken
Store any leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can reheat in the microwave or a 350º F oven until the chicken is warmed through.
More Chicken Dinner Recipes
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Southwest Baked Chicken
- Pizza Chicken
- Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders
- Italian Stuffed Chicken
- Honey Dijon Chicken
- Smoked Chicken Breast
Baked Ranch Chicken
Baked Ranch Chicken - Baked chicken breast that is coated in a creamy ranch sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs and cheese. A great quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 (1 oz) packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 1/3 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1/3 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl mix together mayo, ranch dressing mix, and Parmesan cheese.
- Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Spread mayo mixture evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Mix together panko breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle over the chicken.
- Spray the chicken with non-stick spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165º F and is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 492Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 128mgSodium 975mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 44g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Lori @ RecipeGirl says
My son complains about having chicken for dinner… unless I make something really yummy. I know he’d like this one. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Our version of chicken from my childhood was chicken with salt and pepper dredged in flour, then baked. It was delicious… but we ate it so much that I haven’t made it in probably 10 years. I’m more like you now, not making the same dish in the same month because I don’t want to repeats.
This recipe, however, looks like an utter treat. I’ve pinned it and cannot wait to jazz up our chicken game with this entree! Nicely done!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Your version with added cheddar sounds way better! And I wish I had a menu. I start my day off by digging around in the freezer. 😉 And I love chicken tenders, too! So much more convenient.
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
There is no way my daughter can say no to these! Ranch is a big favourite here 🙂
Stephanie says
The name says it all. I KNOW this will be good 🙂
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
We have chicken several times a week so I am up always up for trying something new! This looks great…and EASY…which I love!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
Ranch cheddar chicken sounds like a family-pleasing meal!
Michelle says
Looks like a delicious easy dinner! I will be trying this!
Cathy says
I’m definitely adding this to our dinner rotation! The whole family loved it!
Tisha says
Definitely a great way to change up your chicken recipe!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Such a fantastic chicken recipe! I LOVE ranch…YUM!!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
My family loved this so much! The flavors were amazing!! I can’t wait to make this again and again!
Catalina says
We eat a lot of chicken in our family, and I am always looking for new recipes!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I’m adding this to my dinner rotation! We eat a lot of chicken in my house and it can get a little boring. This looks so flavorful AND it’s easy to make. Winner!