Parmesan Ranch Chicken by iheartnaptime

 

(This recipe turned out so well, that I made it again the next week!  I was surprised how moist the chicken was and very flavorful! This one will be on a repeat rotation for my family !)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, use rolling pin or meat tenderizer, pound them to even thickness , slice chicken in half if the breasts are too thick( I marinated them overnight in Italian dressing )

1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese

2 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing

1/4 c. unsalted butter, melted

fresh parsley, optional

**Preheat oven to 375 F.

**In shallow bowl, stir 1/2 c. bread crumbs, 1/3 c. parmesan, and 2 Tbsp. ranch seasoning.

**Dip each piece chicken in 1/4 c. melted butter, and then roll in crumb mixture to coat.  Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

**Bake 25 to 30 min or until cooked through the center, sprinkle with parsley

**For extra crispy crust, broil for a minute or so after baking, make sure you keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn!

**Let chicken rest for about 5 minutes, which keeps the meat nice and juicy