One pan dinners make preparation and clean up so simple. This meal is also delicious, with crispy chicken and naturally sweet roasted vegetables.
1 oz. packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning mix
1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. unseasoned breadcrumbs or panko
4 small-medium (1½ lb. total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1½ lb. baby red potatoes, halved or quartered
1 lb. baby carrots or slender peeled carrots (1/2 inch thick)
2 T. olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
parsley, for garnish, if desired
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large ziplock bag, combine 1 c. mayonnaise and 1 packet Ranch Seasoning mix. Add chicken breasts; squish the bag around to coat chicken; squeeze excess air out of the bag; seal; refrigerate chicken while prepping vegetables.
Grease a 17x11 rimmed cookie sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil with ½ T. oil. Place carrots and potatoes on prepared pan. Drizzle the tops with 1½ T. olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss vegetables; push to the sides to make room for the chicken, keeping potatoes cut-side down.
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Shake off excess marinade from chicken; dip in breadcrumbs; turn to coat evenly; transfer to the baking sheet. Vegetables can be a little bit crowded, but keep at least a sliver of space between chicken breasts for optimal crispiness. Spray/drizzle chicken with oil if desired to get a golden crust.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25-28 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, or juices run clear. Turn on the broiler; continue baking 3 minutes to brown the chicken. Remove from oven; garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve.
4 servings.