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Baked Ranch Chicken – Easy Recipes for Dinner Everyone Will Love

You know those days when dinner feels like a mountain to climb and all you really want is something that doesn’t argue back, burn your tongue, or require a culinary degree? Yeah, same. That’s how I landed on this baked ranch chicken. It’s my go-to when I’ve got chicken in the fridge and a can’t-be-bothered mood in my soul. This isn’t one of those fussy recipes with too many steps or ingredients you have to Google. Just simple, delicious comfort—crispy edges, juicy center, and that tangy ranch flavor that makes you feel like a kid again (you know, back when someone else cooked for you). I remember the first time I made this—I was running late, my grocery list was still in my coat pocket... at the store... and all I had was some chicken, breadcrumbs, and a dream. Ranch dressing saved the day. I slapped it all together, threw it in the oven, and prayed. Turns out, that’s exactly the kind of love this recipe needs: lazy, chaotic, and oddly effective. So if you’ve got chicken, an oven, and a craving for something low-effort and high-reward, welcome to your new weeknight hero. This recipe plays well with the keywords: easy recipes for dinner, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken, easy recipes for dinner with chicken, quick easy recipe with rotisserie chicken, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken healthy, and easy recipes with rotisserie chicken main dishes. Let’s dig in.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes for dinner with chicken, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken healthy, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken main dishes, quick easy recipe with rotisserie chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or give it a good spritz of cooking spray.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the ranch stick, and nobody wants soggy chicken skin.
  3. Dip each chicken breast into the ranch dressing, making sure it’s fully coated like it’s going to a fancy spa.
  4. Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow dish. Dredge the ranch-coated chicken in this crispy magic.
  5. Lay each piece gently into your prepared baking dish. Give them a little space; they’re introverts at heart.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temp hits 165°F. You’ll know it’s ready when it smells like dinner and your stomach starts growling.
  7. Optional but encouraged: serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad so you feel like you made an effort.