Crispy, flavorful, and unbelievably simple, Fake N Bake Oven Ranch Chicken is the perfect comfort food made easy. This family-friendly baked chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a mouthwatering crust of ranch seasoning, panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. A touch of garlic powder and paprika adds even more depth to the irresistible golden coating, while melted butter ensures each bite stays delectably moist. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep, this recipe is a healthier twist on fried chicken without sacrificing crunch or flavor. Serve it alongside roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal thatβs guaranteed to please. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this oven-baked ranch chicken is a must-try!
Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil or nonstick spray.
In a shallow dish, combine the ranch seasoning mix, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
Place the melted butter in a separate shallow dish.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then dip each piece into the melted butter, ensuring it's well-coated on all sides.
After coating with butter, immediately dredge each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly.
Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each piece for even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20β25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165Β°F (74Β°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Calories |
2221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.1 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.9 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 765 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 4745 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 259.0 g | 518% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 999 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.