Baked Ranch Parmesan Chicken

Chicken breasts, marinated in ranch dressing, are dredged in a Parmesan cheese crumb coating and baked to crispy perfection.

Recipe Ingredients:

6 chicken breasts halves
1/2 cup ranch style dressing
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Marinate chicken in the ranch dressing for 4 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
3. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, sage and salt and mix well. Coat the marinated breasts in breading mixture and place in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for additional 30 minutes or until done and juices run clear.

Makes 6 servings.