Low Fat Parmesan Ranch Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Low Fat Parmesan Ranch Chicken recipe—where indulgent flavor meets healthier choices! Juicy, perfectly seasoned boneless chicken breasts are coated in a tangy mixture of low-fat buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and zesty ranch seasoning, then crusted with a golden, crispy layer of parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. Baked, not fried, this dish retains all the savory crunch of a fried favorite but with a fraction of the fat, making it a guilt-free comfort food dream. With just 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, this quick, easy, and nutritious meal is perfect for busy families. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp garden salad for a complete dinner your whole family will love! Keywords: low fat parmesan ranch chicken, healthy baked chicken, crispy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner ideas, oven-baked chicken breasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low fat buttermilk
- 0.5 cup low fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil spray
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a shallow dish, mix the low fat buttermilk and low fat Greek yogurt until well combined.
Stir in the ranch seasoning mix until it is fully incorporated.
In another shallow dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Then dredge the chicken breasts in the Parmesan and panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with olive oil spray. This helps achieve a crispy coating.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the coating is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 650 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 4272 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 262.0 g | 524% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 939 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2322 mg | 49% | |
*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.
