Baked ranch chicken, minimalism at its tastiest. Five pantry staples—chicken breast, ranch seasoning, a touch of garlic, olive oil, and breadcrumbs—create the kind of crisp, golden finish you expect from trending Instagram feeds. No extra trips, no fancy gadgets. Just bold flavor tucked into each juicy slice, with a hint of tang from the ranch. The real surprise is how easy it feels, yet the result rivals any casual-chic weeknight dinner. Serve it up with skinny jeans and conversation or keep it classic with mashed potatoes and a simple salad. Either way, budget-friendly never tasted so inviting.
PrintBaked Ranch Chicken Recipe
Ranch chicken is made with 5 simple ingredients, baked in the oven and results in a crispy baked chicken breast your family will love!
- Prep Time: 1 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ranch dry seasoning packet
- 1/4 c traditional breadcrumbs
- 1/4 c parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c milk
Instructions
The process is super simple! Preheat the oven to 425°.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning packet.
Next, fill another bowl with milk. You want to ensure the chicken breasts fit to dredge.
Begin by placing a chicken breast in the milk.
Then, immediately place the chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture. Ensuring to coat all sides of the chicken breast. Place in a baking dish.
Repeat the process for the remainder of the chicken breasts.
Bake chicken for 10 minutes. Then, flip the chicken breast and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
Remove from the oven and serve.
