After the chicken breasts marinate several hours in ranch-style dressing, they are dredged in a Parmesan cheese bread crumb coating and baked to crispy perfection.

Baked Ranch Parmesan Chicken

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 sage

1/2 teaspoon salt

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 9 x 13 x 2-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.