Crispy Ranch Chicken

Crispy Ranch Chicken

4.4 of 5 (818)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 232.0
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 84.9 mg
  • Sodium: 648.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 34.4 g

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Introduction

Five ingredients, 10 minutes of work. One delicious dinner. Five ingredients, 10 minutes of work. One delicious dinner.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    1 ounce package ranch dressing mix
    2 cups crispy rice cereal, crushed
    1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
    2 egg whites (beaten)

Directions

Mix the rice cereal, ranch mix and parmesan cheese together in bowl. Dip the chicken in egg whites, then in the cereal mixture to coat evenly. Arrange chicken on greased baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 30 to 35 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    77 of 77 people found this review helpful
    This was great but there was no tempeture for the oven so I set mine at 375 degrees and cooked it for 45 mins. MY husband really liked it to . - 1/29/09


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    Incredible!
    72 of 74 people found this review helpful
    I didn't have rice cereal so I ground up some wheat flakes. And instead of dipping in egg whites, I let my chicken marinate in some buttermilk for about 15 minutes (it's healthier than most people think and really enhances the ranch flavor). I took others' advice and only used 1/2 of a packet. Great - 1/27/09


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    O.K.
    69 of 81 people found this review helpful
    You can make this recipe with 1/4 cup ranch and 1/3 cup bread crumbs. Just dip the chicken in the ranch then the bread crumbs. You dont need to use the butter or egg. And it still tastes amazing! - 2/3/09


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    Very Good
    62 of 63 people found this review helpful
    I baked it at 375 for 35 minutes and it was so juicy and crispy on the outside. Very good and I would make it again. - 2/4/09


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    Incredible!
    53 of 53 people found this review helpful
    Soooo good! I loved the crunchy texture of the Rice Krispies and so did my kids! I even used the left-over chicken to top a salad the next day with a little balsamic vinegar. This is definitely a recipe I will make over and over! - 2/1/09


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    Incredible!
    42 of 42 people found this review helpful
    This was great! I did modify it a bit and used panko bread crumbs rather than rice cereal- next time I'll also probably use less ranch as it was slightly too salty, which is a person taste. - 2/2/09


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    Very Good
    29 of 30 people found this review helpful
    This was an easy recipe for me to adapt to a single serving. I used 1/2 tsp. of ranch dressing mix. - 1/28/09


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    Very Good
    28 of 31 people found this review helpful
    These came out really good. I used bread crumbs instead of crispy rice cereal, but I think next time I would use less because I had so much left over. I also added a little fat free plain yogurt to the egg whites for a extra flavor. I will totally make these again! - 2/1/09


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    Incredible!
    25 of 26 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I have made this twice already. The second time I made it I reserved about 1/4 packet of ranch and once had everything coated I sprinkled it evenly over the chicken breasts. - 2/5/09


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    Incredible!
    24 of 24 people found this review helpful
    Just awesome--my favorite SparkRecipe! Turns out perfect everytime! Just make sure to flip them halfway through so they are crispy on both sides! - 1/22/09


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    Incredible!
    23 of 24 people found this review helpful
    This recipe was amazing! Left out the parmesan cheese, used Rice Chex and added bacon bits to the mix. We ground up everything into a crunchy powder, sliced the chicken into strips, threw it a bag and shook it up. Put it in for about 25 min @ 375. Used tortillas and made wraps- yum! - 1/31/09


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    Incredible!
    21 of 21 people found this review helpful
    I made this for a big family dinner. 13 people and everyone loved it. I used crushed Special k flakes instead. Very moist. Will definitely be making again! - 2/2/09


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    Incredible!
    16 of 16 people found this review helpful
    Great Recipe! I didn't have dry ranch mix so i mixed ranch dressing into the beaten eggs. And I used kellogs crumbs for the crust and skinless chicken thighs. - 1/18/09


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    Incredible!
    15 of 16 people found this review helpful
    I used panko bread crumbs because I didn't have any rice cereal, and it turned out great. My husband said I could make this every night of the week he loved it so much. - 2/4/09


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    Incredible!
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    Oh my goodness my family LOVED this recipe, definatly a keeper, I baked it @ 375 for 25min and it came out so juicy, My 3 year old Daughter laughed while I cooked it because she could here them cracking & popping, she just loved that part of helping mom cook once again! Thank for sharing! - 1/20/09


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    Very Good
    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Easy, tasty and quick. I baked at 350 for 45 minutes. Chicken was juicy. - 2/3/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    My whole family loved it. My kids had a ball fixing it too. They loved the crusing of rice krispees and when they added it to the chicken and it snap, crakled, and popped...they thought it was the coolest. Great meal Highly recommended. - 2/4/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I tried this tonight. It looks SO crazy, but tastes SO good! SUPER easy. This will be in heavy rotation at my house. WOW!!!! - 1/26/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I made this this afternoon after considering the comments -- I crushed the rice cereal in a plastic bag wtih a rolling pin and then cut back on the dry dressing mix by about 1.5 tablespoons. Baked at 350 for nearly an hour, and the flavor was great, and it was really juicy. Will make again! - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This chicken was sooo good, I will definatly make it again. My husband (who always has to have some kind of sauce for his chicken) said it was so flavorful he didn't even need anything to dip it in! Kids loved it too! Wonderful! - 2/9/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I made this when we had friends visiting for the weekend. It was great. I could make this great dish but not be stuck in the kitchen all day. Everyone liked it even my friends' picky daughters both under 41 Thank you so much for this. - 2/5/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    We just got done with dinner...and this recipe was fantastic!!! Fun for my 2 year old to make with me and delicious for everyone!!! Thank you - 2/2/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was absolutely delicious. I'm really struggling with eating healthy, but this was awesome. Diet or not this recipe is going in our recipe book!!! - 1/27/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Yum!! I followed the suggestion about crunching up the cereal and going a little lighter on the Ranch mix. Good pointers! Loved this recipe and so did the family! - 1/26/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was a great recipie. Quick, easy and tasty! I will make it again and again... - 1/27/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this the other night and my family liked it. It becomes difficult at times to find something everybody likes that isn't too damaging to the waistline. I also want to try it with the Fiesta Ranch Mix and see how that works out. It might be interesting! - 1/26/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    An excellent chicken recipe that I will definitely make over and over again. Love the ranch taste and the crispiness of the rice krispies. The combination of the two made the chicken moist. Yummy! - 1/26/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I LOVE THE TASTE OF THIS CHICKEN MMMMNNNMMMMMM! Crispy and Ranchy all the way baby! Woohoo - 1/25/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    We used the chicken tenders as well. The hubs turned up his nose at the mention of a "corn flake" crust, but he ated SEVERAL of these and said he would eat them again. Yea!! - 1/22/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was very good and we will definately make it again. I cooked the chicken at 350 for 45 minutes. Also I crushed the cereal a bit so it coated the chicken better. The diections were not real clear on these items. - 1/22/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Loved it! Was worried when I first started prepping b/c I forgot to season the chicken before coating it with the mixture (like I normally do in other 'healthy' chicken recipes so the chicken itself doesn't taste bland) but it was absolutely perfect. Will definitely cook again! - 1/22/09


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    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    It was good and easy to make. However, I highly recommend cutting the ranch mix in half--it was WAY TOO SALTY for me...only set back. I will make again with this correction. - 1/20/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Very good - even the hubby who doesn't really like Ranch or Chicken Breasts liked this one. I sliced up the chicken breasts in to strips, so cut down the cooking time a bit - - 1/20/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I made this for my parents who are very picky eaters, and they loved it, so it has to be great. I used Special K cereal instead of rice krispies! - 1/20/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Fantastic and easy to make. Even for full-time "I don't like it" teenager loved it. - 2/4/09


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    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really good. The seasoning was saltier than I prefer, but will adjust next time. - 2/3/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    These was good and very easy to make. I may crush up the Crispies next time because I didn't like how the mix, cheese and crispies didn't seem to mix well together. I thought some bites had more flavor than others. - 2/3/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    very good, my whole family loved it, even my 6 year old who hates chicken!! - 2/1/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was so good. I set the temp for 350 and baked for about an hour.....I also crunched up the rice crispies, and used the whole packet of ranch mix, and didn't think it was overwhelming at all. Thanks so much!!! - 2/1/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Was surprised how good this was! My kids even loved it! I put it on 350 degrees - when in doubt or with no directions - always use 350! I used FF ranch and it did do what I thought - it pooled at the bottom. I would suggest finding a way to coat the chicken more evenly. - 1/27/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious. It was a very nice, healthy change from baked chicken with BBQ sauce! - 1/26/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Made this evening; everyone enjoyed. Made wih crushed crispex instead and turned out fine. Will make again (on a better non-stick pan)! - 1/24/09


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    Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I really enjoyedit! But found it difficult to get the crispies to stick. I will crush them next time. Also, I think the ranch was a little too much. I feel a little bloated from the salt intake... I would make again, as my husband love it! I will just make a few modifications next time. I recommend! - 1/23/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was a great dish to make. Very tasty!! The only thing I would suggest would be to maybe only use half the packet of ranch dressing if you don't like things to salty. And maybe cook it a little longer than suggested. 30-35 minutes was a little to short at 350 degrees. - 1/22/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    everyone at my house loved this!!! my 6 year old kept saying "thats breckfest food, why are you putting it on chicken?" lol..but when he ate it, it loved it. My 16 year old son loved it too. thank you for sharing, we will def make this again :) - 1/22/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Used Hidden Valley Fiesta dip for a Mexican taste. Took almost an hour at 375 for large chicken breasts - 1/21/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    absolutely yummy! We made this the other night and it was hit! A wee bit on the salty side, so next time we'll look for a reduced-sodium ranch dressing mix, otherwise, I think we've found a new family fave! - 1/21/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I used corn flakes instead and should have cut the amount down as I didn't taste the ranch as much. I cooked it at 350 degrees. - 1/20/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Absolutely delicious! Hubby loved it! I used crushed Rice Chex in place of cereal, larger serving,less calories than crispy rice cereal. - 1/19/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made this last week and my husband and I loved it! I used fiesta ranch instead or regular to give it a bit of a kick. I will be making this again and again! - 1/19/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    The chicken strips were wonderful. Moist and very tasty. I used bread crumbs instead of the cereal and still very good. - 1/19/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Absolutely delicious. The chicken was so moist and flavorful! I baked it at 350 for a little longer than listed (40 min give or take). I will definitely make this again! - 1/18/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    The ranch mix was a bit salty, so I'll try the dressing next time. GOOD recipe! - 1/18/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Husband and kids LOVED it!! Would like to get more of the rice krispies to stay on, some of mine came off and had a few little holes, but I can work on that!! GREAT RECIPE! - 1/18/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    it was good. i wish i could be crispier. maybe i will try the broiler next time or spray some olive oil on the outside. VERY easy to make though. i'm not a huge baked chicken fan but this was pretty tasty! - 1/16/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Loved this, I substituted the crispy rice for crushed rice chex, so yum! - 1/18/15


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful and juicy.. I used corn flakes instead of rice crispies and added some olive oil and cooked in a pan for about 10 minutes and then transferred to the toaster oven for 15 minutes... - 1/14/15


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very nice. I crushed the rice crispies because i was afraid they would fall off. It resulted in it not being crispy at all but was still very tasty. Ate leftovers in a wrap with spinach . - 9/27/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is an excellent recipe. Easy and delicious. I tenderized the breasts. My husband loved it and the leftovers the next day were just as tasty. - 8/14/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Was impressed with this, it turned out better than I expected. When I bought the ranch packet I did buy the "spicy" type so that may have given it more flavor too but it was yummy. Will make it again. - 8/10/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! I am so glad I finally made this. It was fantastic. The whole family liked it! I used rice chex crunched up instead of rice krispies. Baked at 375 for 24 minutes ; my chicken breasts were not very thick. Will be keeping this recipe and making again soon :) - 2/20/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Amazing! cut the chicken into tender size and baked for 350 for 35 minutes. I also took the advice of an earlier post and smashed up the rice cereal. - 2/17/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Really good. I took the suggestion to add yogurt to the egg whites---the coating stuck to the chicken really well. Delicious flavour. Will make again. Just don't over-crush the rice krispies. - 2/17/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was great! I made it last night and my kids already asked me to put it in the line-up for next week! - 2/14/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Used crushed corn flakes instead of rice crispies and no butter; baked at 400 for about 30 minutes. Moist, tender, crunchy and delicious! Definitely a keeper! - 2/13/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it! - 2/13/09


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Tasted great! No oven temp in directions though, so at 325 it took a lot longer to cook than advertised. Turned it up to 375, and will start there next time. - 2/13/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very yummy! I crushed the rice crispies and used only 1/2 a pack of the ranch dressing in the batter. I didn't use egg whites, just pressed the chicken into the cereal mixture, and it stuck just fine. Baked it at 350 for 45 minutes - great! - 2/11/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was awesome! I did like other people said and only used half of the ranch dressing mix. I also was able to make 6 chicken breasts out of the mixture stuff so plenty of leftovers for me. My husband even said it is "really Good" and he never says that. Thanks, I will definitly make again!! - 2/11/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used Fiesta Ranch mix & it gave it a nice flair. As many have said, you may want to use a bit less ranch dip than the recipie calls for...it was a bit salty in my batch too, but I think less powered ranch mix would have alleviated that. It was very good & my family approved :) Thanks for sharing! - 2/10/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was far better than I expected it to be. Rice Krispies baked on chicken sounded a little out there to me. It was SO GOOD! Even my picky almost-2-year old ate it. - 2/9/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I have made this recipe twice. The second time (tasted the best) I used 6 bone-in chicken breasts and trimmed off the skin and fat. Added a dollop of ranch salad dressing to the mix. Baked at 350 for 45 minutes. So juicy and tender! Will definitely make again! - 2/8/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night and my family liked it, especially my husband. There was no oven temp so I used 375 for 35 min. I also did not use the butter. - 2/7/09


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I would make this again, but will use flake cereal rather than Rice Krispies - or maybe bread crumbs has others have suggested. I used a much smaller package of ranch dressing than is called for and still felt like I could have cut it back some more. I love ranch, but too much gives it a salty tast - 2/7/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Thanks this ones going to be a regular in our house
    It's nice to have a good & Healthy meal the whole family will eat
    - 2/7/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    very yummy! My entire family loved it - 2/7/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Easy to make and very good. I doubled the recipe but used one pkg of ranch dressing mix and used 8 chicken thighs instead of breasts. Baked at 350 for 1 hr. - 2/6/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My husband loved this saying, "this is the best thing you have ever made from the net" It was great and I will definatly make it again! - 2/6/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My husband loved this recipe! I tweeked it a bit by adding a little garlic powder and cheyenne pepper but it was great. Instead of using chicken breasts, I used chicken tenders, and cooked it on 350 for 30 minutes. It was very good! Will use again! - 2/4/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I tried this last night and it was great. My b/f is already thinking of ways to use dry dressing flavors on other things. Thanks for the recipe, it's a definite do over. - 2/1/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I liked this, but the recipe doesn't say what temperature to cook it at...350? 375? And garlic doesn't sit well with me, so there was an "afterburner" effect. Still...not bad! - 1/31/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious. I used cornflakes instead........will make again! - 1/31/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    use cornflakes and if you dip the chicken in egg - 1/30/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    What do I preheat the oven too? - 1/22/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I cooked at 375 for 25 minutes. I think next time I may try a few minutes less for juicier chicken since I cut it into strips. - 1/20/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful meal. Uses have the pkg of ranch dressing. Moist and tender. My family loved it. It's a keeper! - 1/19/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Was very good! I used cruched corn flakes because I didn't have rice cereal. It was still delicious. Not as crunchy but my hubby and kids really enjoyed the flavor. The ranch mix is a hit in everything at our house! - 1/19/09


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    Looks delicious - 7/20/21


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    Good
    The breading turned out great, but I guess my chicken breasts were way thinner than everyone else's. I lowered the time to only 24 minutes and they still came out super dry. Next time I'll do a higher temp and MUCH less time. Maybe like 15 minutes at 425. - 5/15/21


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    I cooked mine at 375 for 55-60 min b/c they were thick chicken breasts. I also tried dipping in buttermilk instead of eggs and really LIKE that. I didn't have the rice cereal, so I substituted with panko bread crumbs. YUM - 5/15/21


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    Just a reminder to always read the recipe or ingredient list carefully! Says right in the ingredient list to use 2 cups rice krispies, CRUSHED! People were using them whole and couldn't get the coating to stick . This is why. - 5/6/21


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    looks good - 5/6/21


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    thanks - 4/27/21


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    Thanks for sharing - 4/4/21


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    looks tasty - 4/2/21


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    Incredible!
    yummy - 3/17/21


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    Very Good
    I baked the chicken as the recipe said, but mine didn't really brown or get crispy. Next time I may use an olive oil spray and put it a pan on low to cook. - 3/10/21


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    nutrition is for a chicken breast not by weight. Would this maybe be for a 4 oz breast? - 3/8/21


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    great - 2/26/21


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    Very Good
    I baked mine on a rack to get that extra crispy texture. Yummy! - 2/23/21