Ranch-Parmesan Chicken

  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs (even better, use panko breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4-1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup prepared ranch salad dressing (use bottled salad dressing, you might need a bit more dressing)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (no substitutes)

Preparation

Step 1

Set oven to 400° degrees (set oven rack to lowest position).

Step 2

In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

Step 3

Dip the chicken into the ranch dressing to coat both sides (allow any excess to drip off).

Step 4

Coat in the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 5

Place in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet or line with non-stick foil (do NOT bake in a smaller baking dish or the bottom of the chicken will be soggy).

Step 6

Lightly drizzle the melted butter over each breast (for low-fat option omit the butter or use a diet alternative).

Step 7

If desired you can sprinkle black pepper over the chicken pieces.

Step 8

Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked).