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Dinner plate with green beans and a pile of mashed potatoes topped with a chicken breast covered in melted cheese, a parmesan ranch mixture and golden brown bread crumbs, ready to eat.

Baked Parmesan Ranch Chicken

Parmesan ranch chicken is topped with gooey cheese, ranch dressing, and bread crumbs. It is the perfect mix of creamy, cheesy, juicy, and delicious. This is going to be a meal everyone will love!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinade Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade

  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Cheesy Topping

  • 4 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella
  • ⅓ cup ranch dressing
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Breadcrumb Topping

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese for crust

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup ranch dressing, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Add the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Turn to coat evenly. Marinate at least 30 minutes but up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade (let excess drip off) and place in a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together ⅓ cup ranch dressing, ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and ½ teaspoon onion powder until smooth.
  • Remove chicken from the oven. Place a slice of provolone cheese on each breast, then spread a spoonful of the Parmesan-ranch mixture over the top of each.
  • In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons butter, and 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until evenly coated. Sprinkle over each chicken breast.
  • Turn the oven to a low broil. Place the chicken back in the oven and broil for 2–3 minutes, until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use some crushed crackers in place of the bread crumbs and butter. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg
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