These breaded chicken breasts are crispy and brown on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The seasoned crumbs add extra flavor.
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb)
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/3 cup Progresso® dry bread crumbs (any flavor)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Dip chicken into dressing, then coat with bread crumbs. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until outside is golden brown and juice is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 305 (Calories from Fat 160 ); Total Fat 18 g (Saturated Fat 3 g); Cholesterol 80 mg; Sodium 290 mg; Total Carbohydrate 8 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 28 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4 %; Iron 8 % Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 4 Lean Meat; 1 Fat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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