Description
This Ranch Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in a crispy, flavorful crust of ranch seasoning, crushed corn flakes, and Parmesan cheese, then baked to perfection. It’s a deliciously easy meal that combines the savory tang of ranch with a crunchy topping, perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
Coating
- 1 packet ranch dressing/seasoning mix
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Other
- 1/4 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and set it aside for later use.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the ranch dressing seasoning packet, crushed corn flakes, and Parmesan cheese thoroughly, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and texture.
- Coat Chicken: Melt the salted butter in a microwave-safe dish. Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, ensuring it is fully coated, then place it into the ranch and corn flake mixture. Toss or press the chicken into the mixture to cover entirely with the coating.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: After coating all chicken breasts, place them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle any leftover ranch and corn flake mixture on top for extra crunch and flavor.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the meat is fully cooked and juicy inside.
- Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven and serve the chicken warm. Enjoy this crispy, flavorful ranch-infused chicken as a delightful main course.
Notes
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to avoid undercooking or overcooking.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Crushed corn flakes provide a gluten content; for gluten-free, use gluten-free corn flakes or breadcrumbs.
- Leftover coating mixture can be stored in an airtight container for future use.
- Serve with fresh vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
