Ranch Melt in Your Mouth Baked Chicken

4.11 from 37 votes

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes

Keyword: baked chicken, chicken, chicken breast, panko, ranch

Servings:

Author: Sweet Basil

2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Flour
3/4 Cups Ranch Salad Dressing (trust me on this, make it from the packet, following the directions or buy your favorite ranch then use that. It will taste way better)
1/4 Cup Milk

1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Butter Note: you can use olive oil or I prefer to just hit it with nonstick olive oil spray. It won’t brown as much but it’s healthier.

In a skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
In a small bowl, mix together the two seasonings and sprinkle it over one side of each chicken breast. Place seasoned side down and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
3 Chicken Breasts, 1/4 Cup Kinders Buttery Steakhouse Blend, 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
Meanwhile, sprinkle the seasoning over the other side and flip. Once browned remove to a prepared 9x13” pan. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.

Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the ranch and milk until slightly thickened, and pour over the chicken.
2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons Flour, 3/4 Cups Ranch Salad Dressing, 1/4 Cup Milk

Mix the panko and butter (or olive oil) and sprinkle over the chicken. If using the spray, just sprinkle breadcrumbs and heavily spray. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 2 Tablespoons Butter