Simple Baked Ranch Chicken
Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, Baked Ranch Chicken is a no-fuss, 30-minute dinner the whole family loves.
- 2 pounds 900g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons 30ml olive oil
- 1 packet 1 oz / 28g dry ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup 60g panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup 25g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon 5g garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon 3g paprika
- ¼ teaspoon 1g black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon 1g salt
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a pan with parchment.
Pound chicken to ¾-inch thickness between plastic wrap. Pat dry with paper towels.
In a shallow bowl, mix ranch seasoning, panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
Pour olive oil into a separate bowl. Dip chicken in oil, then coat in breadcrumb mix. Press gently to ensure full coverage. Arrange on the prepared pan without overlap.
Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.