Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken
Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken features a golden, cracker-and-breadcrumb crust with Parmesan richness and a tangy ranch herb kick. The chicken stays juicy inside while the exterior bakes to a crunchy finish, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Serve with a simple salad or roasted vegetables to round out the meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 21
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
- 2
Combine the crushed crackers, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper in a resealable 1-quart storage bag.
- 3
Dip a chicken breast into the beaten eggs. Lift it so the excess egg drips back into the bowl. Add the chicken to the bag with the breading and shake until fully coated. Place it in the prepared baking dish. Dredge the remaining chicken breasts. Top each breast with a pat of butter.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and no longer pink inside, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 634.36 kcal High 32%
- Protein 66.72 g Good Source 133%
- Carbohydrate 44.33 g 16%
- Total Fat 19.8 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 7.41 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 286.19 mg High 95%
- Sodium 741.02 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.72 g --
- Added Sugars 4.45 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 189.96 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 4.62 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 114.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 56.29 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Ranch Parmesan Baked Chicken is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 634.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chicken Breast, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 634.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken healthy?
- Crispy Ranch-Parmesan Baked Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 634.36 calories and 66.72 g of protein, or 133% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 741.02 mg (32% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.41 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.45 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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