Crunchy Baked Tortilla Ranch Chicken #RSC

Submitted by floridag

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry” I love to bake chicken and have it be crunchy and good. This recipe is full of flavor and easy to throw in the oven too. I especially love to use flavored tortilla chips if you have any on hand."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 4 Chicken Breasts
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 236.59 ml frozen corn, thawed
• 14.79 ml fresh cilantro, chopped
• 439.41 g can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 lime, juice and zest of
• 29.58 ml olive oil
• 4.92 ml salt and pepper, divided
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 118.29 ml breadcrumbs, course
• 118.29 ml parmesan cheese
• 118.29 ml tortilla chips, crushed
• 4.92 ml chili powder
• 44.37 ml Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 29.58 ml butter, melted

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a bowl combine tomato, jalapeno, bell peppers, corn, cilantro, black beans, lime zest plus juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Place each breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Gently pound out to an even 1/2-inch. Place on top of vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
4. In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tortilla chips, chili powder, and Ranch seasoning; toss with melted butter.
5. Divide crumb mixture evenly over each breast, pressing firmly.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.