Parmesan Ranch Chicken (Stovetop)
Marinated chicken breasts smothered in parmesan ranch and topped with panko breadcrumbs. Stovetop meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 537kcal
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Lawry's Season Salt
Ranch Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Breadcrumb Topping
- 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Butter melted
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic & herb seasoning, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tbsp Lawry's season salt.
- Marinate the chicken: Place four chicken breasts in a resealable Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag tightly, and knead to ensure the chicken is coated. Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 3 hours, or for best results, leave it overnight.
- Cook the chicken: Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the bag. Heat an oven-proof skillet, like a cast iron pan, over medium heat. Once heated (about 2 minutes), place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Cook each side for 4-6 minutes or until thoroughly cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. Remove from heat once done and preheat the broiler to low.
- Create and apply the parmesan ranch: Combine 1/4 cup of ranch dressing in a small bowl with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Spread about two tablespoons of this ranch mixture over each cooked chicken breast.
- Add the breadcrumb topping: In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 2 tbsp of melted butter. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture generously over the ranch-coated chicken breasts.
- Finish by Broiling: Place the skillet with the chicken under the broiler. Broil until the cheese from the ranch seasoning melts and the breadcrumb topping begins to turn golden brown. Keep a close eye on it as broiling can move quickly. Done!
Notes
Switch out ranch dressing for Hellmann's mayo to test a new version. Serve chicken breasts with a veggie, bread, and potato for a full meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 537kcal