Best 12 Breaded Ranch Or Ranchero Chicken Recipes

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**Breaded Ranch or Ranchero Chicken: A Culinary Delight for All Occasions**

Crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, breaded ranch or ranchero chicken is a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and leaves you craving more. Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico, this dish has gained immense popularity worldwide, captivating hearts with its unique blend of spices and the irresistible crunch of golden-brown breading. In this comprehensive guide, we present two delectable variations of breaded ranch or ranchero chicken: the classic ranch version and a spicy ranchero rendition. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you prefer the traditional tangy ranch flavors or desire a zesty kick, these recipes cater to various preferences, making them perfect for casual gatherings, family dinners, or even as a delightful appetizer. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this irresistible dish that will become a staple in your recipe collection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRUNCHY BAKED RANCH CHICKEN WITH BREADCRUMBS



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Bake the most delicious, crispy ranch chicken for dinner. Watch our video on how to make this recipe using breadcrumbs, dry dressing mix and other simple ingredients.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet
¾ cup bread crumbs
4 chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and seasoning mix until well-blended. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate.
  • Dip each breast in the mayonnaise mixture, turning on all sides until well-coated, shaking off any excess. Lay the chicken in the breadcrumbs and turn until evenly coated.
  • Arrange chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake approximately 25 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 165°F or until juices run clear. (For chicken breasts weighing 6 to 8 ounces, increase cooking time to 40 to 45 minutes.)

Nutrition Facts :

BREADED RANCH OR RANCHERO CHICKEN



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Make and share this Breaded Ranch or Ranchero Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheDancingCook

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup melted margarine

Steps:

  • In bowl, combine cereal, salad dressing mix and cheese.
  • Dip chicken into melted butter, then dip into above mixture.
  • Bake in a greased, 9x13 dish, uncovered at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.

RANCH CHICKEN TENDERS



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Chicken seasoned with dry ranch mix, then breaded and baked, makes for some tasty tenders! For a more intense ranch flavor, serve with additional ranch dressing for dipping.

Provided by Melissa Conger

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon milk
¾ cup plain bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place butter in 9x13-inch baking dish and let melt in the preheating oven.
  • Slice chicken breast against the grain into thin strips.
  • Place ranch dressing mix in a small bowl. Whisk egg and milk together in a second bowl. Place bread crumbs in a third bowl.
  • Dredge each chicken strip in ranch dressing mix, then coat in egg mixture and cover with bread crumbs; arrange in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Gently turn chicken pieces over and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes longer.
  • Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 188.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1372.4 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BREADED BONELESS BAKED RANCH CHICKEN BREASTS



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The ranch dressing gives a unique flavor to the chicken that hopefully you will enjoy

Provided by Paul Raines

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 pkg ranch style dressing mix
1 bottle ranch dressing w/bacon
1 c bread crumbs
salt and pepper if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts salt and pepper if desired set aside
  • 2. Combine breadcrumbs and ranch dressing mix in shallow dish
  • 3. Pour bottle ranch dressing in another shallow dish
  • 4. Place chicken breasts in dish with ranch dressing turning to cover both sides with dressing
  • 5. Remove breasts and place in breadcrumb dish coating both sides with crumbs
  • 6. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place cookie rack on foil
  • 7. Preheat oven to 350
  • 8. Place chicken breasts on rack. Place in oven. Bake for 25 mins. Flip breasts. Bake additional 20 mins. or until crust is golden brown

BREADED RANCHERO CHICKEN



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Got from food.com

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
3/4 c parmesan cheese
3/4 c panko bread crumbs
1 oz envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 c melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. In bowl, combine bread crumbs, salad dressing mix and cheese.
  • 2. Dip chicken into melted butter, then dip into above mixture.
  • 3. Bake in a greased, 9x13 dish, uncovered at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.

BREADED RANCH CHICKEN



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This is a like a home-made version of shake-n-bake with more flavor!

Provided by S S

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 c crushed cornflakes
1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
3/4 c grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c butter

Steps:

  • 1. In shallow bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing.
  • 2. Melt butter in separate dish.
  • 3. Wash chicken and Dip chicken in melted butter and then roll into corn flake mixutre to coat.
  • 4. Place on 9x13 baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done.

BAKED RANCH CHICKEN



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This is a recipe that I just made up.

Provided by drob212

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups dry bread crumbs
1 cup ranch-style salad dressing (such as Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - lightly pounded to an even thickness

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheet with vegetable oil.
  • Put bread crumbs and ranch dressing into separate bowls.
  • Dip chicken into ranch dressing and press into bread crumbs to coat. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1025.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

BREADED PARMESAN RANCH CHICKEN



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Quick and easy breaded ranch chicken.

Provided by Trish McQuhae

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup crushed corn flakes
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch salad dressing mix
8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine corn flakes, Parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing mix in a bowl. Dip chicken in melted butter; roll each chicken breast in corn flake mixture until evenly coated. Place coated chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 516.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BREADED RANCH CHICKEN



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A crunchy coating of cornflakes and Parmesan cheese adds delectable flavor to this zesty ranch chicken. The golden, crispy chicken is a mainstay dish I can always count on. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup crushed cornflakes
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, cheese and salad dressing mix. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in cornflake mixture to coat. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 959mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

BRAISED RANCHERO CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 dried guajillo chile
1 dried pasilla chile
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 medium Spanish onions, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 to 8 garlic cloves, sliced
Two 28-ounce cans chopped tomatoes
Two 6-ounce cans chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon sugar
4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
2 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
6 to 8 corn tortillas
Avocado slices, for serving
Grated queso fresco, for serving

Steps:

  • For the ranchero sauce: On a gas range or under a broiler, roast the green, red and poblano peppers until well charred. Let cool. Stem and seed the charred peppers. Coarsely chop and set aside.
  • In a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle, finely grind the whole guajillo and pasilla chiles and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, covered, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the guajillo and pasilla chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, salt and garlic. Stir and cook until the spices become fragrant and are fully coated in oil, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, green chiles and sugar. Stir and continue to cook until the sauce starts to simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the vegetables soften and the flavors come together, 30 to 40 minutes. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.
  • For the ranchero chicken: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a small Dutch oven or medium sized roasting pan combine the chicken, stock, salt, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and lime juice with 2 cups of the ranchero sauce. (Reserve remaining ranchero sauce for another use.) Stir and top with the lid or seal well with aluminum foil and braise in the oven, 2 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle the chicken.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks or your hands. Strain the braising liquid and add the strained solids back in with the shredded chicken. Reserve enough liquid to moisten the mixture. Return to the pan and keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.
  • For the tostada shells: Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels. In a small frying pan, heat 1/2-inch oil until hot. Add 1 tortilla and cook, flipping once a minute, until crispy and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Serve the chicken on the tostada shells and top with avocado and queso fresco.

BREADED RANCH CHICKEN



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Make and share this Breaded Ranch Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amber Dawn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 packed ranch dressing mix
pam nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Rinse chicken with water.
  • Take breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and ranch seasoning and mix them together in shallow bowl.
  • Dip chicken in mixture, covering evenly on both sides.
  • Place chicken in pan coated with Pam.
  • Spray chicken evenly with a coat of Pam so that it fries it in the oven.
  • Bake at 400°F for 60 minutes.
  • Special Notes: On the last 20 minutes of baking, if the chicken is not getting dark and crispy turn the oven up to 450°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 79.4, Sodium 366.6, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 33.9

KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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From what I hear, it's impossible to go to any sort of potluck in Texas and not see one of these.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 cooked chicken, torn into shreds or cut into chunks
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
10 corn tortillas, cut into quarters

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine onion-pepper mixture, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, sour cream, cumin, ancho chile powder, oregano, and chipotle chile powder together in a large bowl and stir until sauce is well-combined.
  • Spread a few tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread 1/2 the chicken over the sauce. Spread about half the sauce over the chicken and top with 1/3 the cheese. Spread a layer of tortillas over the cheese. Spread remaining 1/2 the chicken over the tortillas, and top with almost all of the remaining sauce, reserving 1/2 cup sauce. Top with 1/3 the cheese, remaining tortillas, the reserved 1/2 cup sauce, and remaining 1/3 cheese.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to broil. Broil the casserole until top is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 99.5 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. These are the easiest cuts of chicken to work with and they cook evenly.
  • Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts or thighs until they are about 1/4-inch thick. This will help them cook evenly and will also make them more tender.
  • Use a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to coat the chicken. This will give the chicken a crispy and flavorful coating.
  • Dip the chicken in beaten eggs before coating it in the bread crumb mixture. This will help the bread crumbs adhere to the chicken.
  • Pan-fry the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat until it is golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as ranch dressing, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Breaded ranch or ranchero chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the ranch dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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