Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs

Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are perfectly crisp and easy to make. With only a six ingredients you have this family friendly chicken dinner on the table in just 40 minutes. 

This recipe combines two of my favorites ways to make quick easy dinners. The first is chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are so flavorful and easy to prepare they are great for busy nights. Two of our favorites chicken thigh recipes are Garlic Parmesan Chicken Thighs and Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs.

The second thing is Ranch Seasoning. A little bit of Ranch seasoning makes almost everything taste better! It’s perfect for dipping veggies like with this Ranch Dip or seasoning chicken like these thighs or these Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps. It’s great in pasta salads like my favorite Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad.  You can add some ranch seasoning to pork chops and potatoes to make a great easy sheet pan dinner.  

How to make Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs: (scroll down for full recipe)

Ingredients:  

• chicken thighs 
• ranch seasoning 
• parmesan cheese
• mayonnaise 
• Panko breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper to taste

Special Equipment: 

• mixing bowls
• measuring cups
• 9×13 baking dish
• pastry brush 

Instructions: 

Step One: Begin by preheating the oven to 375°F then spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 

Step Two: Prepare the chicken by trimming away any excess fat or skin, then pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. 

Step Three: In a mixing bowl combine ranch dressing mix, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Place mayo In a separate bowl or glass measuring cup.

Step Four: Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and paper. 

Step Five: With a pastry brush or a spoon coat the under side of the chicken thighs with mayonnaise then sprinkle on the ranch and cheese mixture pressing down slightly to help it adhere to the chicken. Flip the thighs over and repeat the process spreading the mayo and ranch mixture under and across the top of the skin of the chicken.

Step Six: Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Substitutions and Variations:

• Use your favorite mayo! I used Duke’s Mayonnaise because it is a personal favorite but whatever brand you have on hand will work perfectly. You can also use a salad dressing such as Miracle Whip, just follow the directions as written. 
• You can swap the bone-in chicken thighs for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. To do this you will reduce the cooking time to 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Add some kick to the chicken by adding some chili powder or crushed red pepper to the ranch and cheese mixture. 
• You can choose to leave out the parmesan cheese if you want. I like the added bit of flavor but it is not necessary for this recipe.

Storage: 

 Refrigerator: store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Reheating: to reheat preheat oven to 400°F and bake for five minutes or until heated through watching closely to make sure it doesn’t burn. 

I hope  family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it! 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne

What to serve with Ranch Baked Chicken Thighs: 

Southern Style Green Beans

Easy Skillet Green Beans

Southern Style Mashed Potatoes 

Sweet Potato Fries

Chopped Salad

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Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs

Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs are perfectly crisp and easy to make. With only a six ingredients you have this family friendly chicken dinner on the table in just 40 minutes.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword 30 Minute Dinner, Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs, Chicken Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 414 kcal

Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs trimmed
• 1 ounce ranch dressing mix or two tablespoons homemade
• 1/4 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F then spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Trim the chicken and pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
3. In a mixing bowl combine ranch dressing mix, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese. Place mayo In a separate bowl or glass measuring cup.
4. Season both sides of the chicken thighs generously with salt and paper.
5. Use a pastry brush or a spoon coat the under side of the chicken thighs with mayonnaise then sprinkle on the ranch and cheese mixture pressing down slightly to help it adhere to the chicken. Flip the thighs over and repeat the process spreading the mayo and ranch mixture both under and across the top of the skin of the chicken.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Recipe Notes

• You can swap the bone-in chicken thighs for boneless, skinless chicken thighs. To do this you will reduce the cooking time to 25-30 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F.
• You can choose to leave out the parmesan cheese if you want. I like the added bit of flavor but it is not necessary for this recipe.
• Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Ranch Chicken Thighs

Amount Per Serving (1 chicken thigh)

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 306

% Daily Value*

Fat 34g52%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 12g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 645mg28%

Potassium 244mg7%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Sugar 0.3g0%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 133IU3%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.