Panko Cheddar Chicken

Panko Cheddar Chicken is an easy baked chicken dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken cutlets are topped with a buttery panko crust mixed with ranch seasoning and sharp cheddar cheese, then baked until golden and crispy!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into thin cutlets (about 6))
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning
• 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese ((about 1 cup))
• 1 cup pico de gallo

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425˚F.
2. 2Season chicken cutlets on each side with salt and pepper. Then lay them flat on a baking sheet. Spread a very thin coating of mayonnaise on the top side of each chicken breast.
3. 3In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Mix in the panko bread crumbs and ranch seasoning and stir until combined. Then stir in the cheddar cheese.
4. 4Spoon the panko topping over each chicken breast to cover the top of the chicken.
5. 5Bake on the top rack for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, 165˚F internal temp.
6. 6Remove the chicken from the oven and top with a scoop of pico de gallo. Serve immediately. Enjoy!