Kittencal's Easy and Delicious Ranch-Parmesan Chicken

 Prep 10 min     Cook 30 min     Ready 40 min


Ingredients :
  • 6 boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs, (even better, use panko breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup (up to 1/3) parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp (up to 1) black pepper, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (up to 1) garlic powder
  • 1 cup prepared ranch salad dressing, (use bottled salad dressing, you might need a bit more dressing)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)









Directions:
1-Set oven to 400° degrees (set oven rack to lowest position).

2-Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

3-In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

4-Dip the chicken into the ranch dressing to coat both sides (allow any excess to drip off).

5-Coat in the breadcrumb mixture.

6-Place in a single layer onto a greased baking sheet or line with non-stick foil (do NOT bake in a smaller baking dish or the bottom of the chicken will be soggy).

7-Lightly drizzle the melted butter over each breast (for low-fat option omit the butter or use a diet alternative).

8-If desired you can sprinkle black pepper over the chicken pieces .

9-Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked).

ecipe originally inspired by Food.com with 5-star rating and 422 reviews.
source:kitchme.com

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