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Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Published on September 20, 2017, Updated May 14, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 34 Comments

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Buttery Crackers, savory Ranch and Parmesan Cheese blend together to create the most juicy and delicious chicken you’ve ever tasted – This Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken will have everyone will be begging for seconds!

Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken - delicious easy and perfect any night of the week.

When I first made this Parmesan Ranch Baked Chicken recipe a couple of years ago, I wasn’t planning on posting it because I didn’t know how it would turn out. But after posting a quick pic I snapped with my phone on Instagram, lots of people wanted the recipe. So I went ahead and posted it with that crummy iPhone photo, figuring I’d make it again and get some better shots. That was two and a half years ago and that crummy photo has been pinned nearly 300,000 times!

Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken - delicious easy and perfect any night of the week.

I shared this photo on Instagram (you’re following me there, right?) and I wasn’t planning to share it on the blog so I didn’t take a decent photo. But several people asked for the recipe, so I figured I better share it!

Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken - delicious easy and perfect any night of the week.

I used the bag of shredded Parmesan, not the grated in a can stuff, which is what gave that nice crispy texture. I imagine fresh grated would be even more delicious.

My daughter loved this the first time I made it, but my son wasn’t as convinced. In fact, he hated it. This time around however, he must have a more evolved palate because he LOVED it. After he gobbled it down I reminded him that he hated it the first time I’d made it. His response? “I’m in second grade now so my tastebuds have changed.” Touché.

Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken - delicious easy and perfect any night of the week.

Doesn’t that look delicious. I love what Chef Anne Berell says – “Brown food tastes good!” It’s definitely true here. This chicken is tender and juicy, and the topping is slightly crunchy. I’ve seen a lot of recipes for Parmesan Ranch Chicken, but they all call for dry Ranch seasoning, which is super salty and really gives an overpowering Ranch flavor. Which is fine if that’s what you’re after, but I prefer a subtle Ranch flavor taking a backseat and letting the Parmesan be the star. Enjoy!

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Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken - delicious easy and perfect any night of the week.

This Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe has been updated and reposted from 2013.


pieces of chicken breast with breading and minced parsley on a white plate.

Baked Ranch Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Kristin
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 6 servings
Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers about 24 crackers
  • 4 ounces Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Dressing
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • In a seal-able plastic bag, gently pound chicken until it's uniform in thickness. Slice breasts in half, if desired.
  • In a food processor, pulse together crackers, shredded Parmesan and dried parsley. (alternatively, you could crush the crackers by hand and stir together with the cheese and parsley.
  • Spray a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place chicken in the pan and sprinkle with garlic salt.
  • Brush chicken evenly with Ranch dressing, then sprinkle cracker mixture on top. Press the cracker mixture into the chicken lightly with your hands.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Tops should be golden brown. If additional browning time is needed, place chicken under the broiler for a couple minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 41gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1314mgPotassium: 606mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 1.6mg
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For another easy baked chicken recipe we love try this one:

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

For more easy Baked Chicken recipes, try these:

  • Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken
  • Barbecue Ranch Cheddar Baked Chicken
  • Crispy Baked Barbecue Chicken Wings

Parmesan Ranch Baked Chicken - Tender and juicy chicken breast dipped in ranch and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crushed crackers.

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Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. April says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    Hi, do you have the nutritional info for this recipe? Before I started WW, I didn’t really care what it was. But this is one of my favorite recipes and I’d like to make it work with my points. Thank you 🙂

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    • Kristin says

      March 7, 2019 at 8:28 am

      Hi April, Unfortunately since I am not a nutritionist I am not always able to provide nutritional information for each recipe. However there are great sites out there, like myfitnesspal.com, that can help.

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