Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken
Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken features juicy chicken breasts coated in ranch dressing, then pressed into a cheesy panko mix of sharp Cheddar and Parmesan for a crunchy, savory crust. Baked until golden with a tender interior, it’s a weeknight-friendly main that pairs well with greens or roasted vegetables and pleases ranch lovers.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Pour the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing into a large bowl.
- 3
Add the chicken to the bowl with the dressing and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 4
In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses and stir until well mixed. Coat each breast in the breadcrumb and cheese mixture.
- 5
Place the chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Calories 489.26 kcal High 24%
- Protein 47.26 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 15.2 g 6%
- Total Fat 26.4 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 6.41 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.43 mg High 61%
- Sodium 1441.89 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 1.12 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 2.59 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 136.64 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.81 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 549.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 24.62 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Seasoned Bread Crumbs, and Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 489.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken healthy?
- Original Ranch Cheddar Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 489.26 calories and 47.26 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1441.89 mg (63% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.41 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.59 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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