This is a partnered post with DataRank and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. All opinions are my own.
My sneaky way to entice my children to eat vegetables (besides pureeing them and adding them to recipes) was to prepare a bowl of Hidden Valley Ranch dip, add a pile of mini carrots, green pepper strips and broccoli and cauliflower pieces to a plate on the side. It worked; the kids dived into the veggies with gusto. What I didn’t realize was Hidden Valley Ranch prepared Salad dressing can also be used to make tasty main dishes like this Cheesy Roasted Garlic Ranch chicken strips recipe. With only a few ingredients, this recipe can be put together in minutes, making it a keeper. Plus, I know my children will never turn up their noses at chicken strips!
I started by adding a cup of Roasted Garlic Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing to a bowl, then adding shredded cheese. I crushed gluten free pretzels to use as my coating. Begin by cutting up chicken into strips. (Tip: The easiest chicken to use in this recipe is boneless, skinless chicken. If you use slightly frozen chicken in this recipe, it is easier to cut.)
Roll the chicken in the prepared Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing and cheese mixture, then dip the chicken in the crushed pretzel mixture, being sure to coat all sides of the strip. Bake the chicken at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on the inside. (Tip: To make dipping the chicken strips easier, place the pretzels in a shallow bowl. If you line your baking sheet with foil, you’ll also save a ton of time in cleanup!)
- 1 cup (8 ounces) Hidden Valley Ranch Salad dressing of your choice
- 1 cup (8 ounces) shredded cheese, your choice of flavor (I use cheddar)
- 1 lb (16 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup (8 ounces) crushed pretzels (I used gluten free)
- Mix the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing and the cheese together. Place in a shallow bowl. Add crushed pretzels to another bowl. Roll the cubed chicken breasts into the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mixture and then in the pretzel mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on the inside. Serve with a side of Hidden Valley Ranch.
Serve the nuggets with a side of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing. What is your favorite easy meal to make for your family?
This sounds wonderful and since we’re entertaining 7 kids tonight, I think it may be on the menu.
I definitely have to try this recipe. Chicken is one of my favorite meals to make. I am always looking for new recipes to try.
These look so delicious. I will have to try this recipe this weekend. I am sure it will be a big hit.
I suddenly have a craving for some chicken strips. I think your pictures and recipe did that. Thanks! Just kidding, your post looks great!
My boys love chicken strip and it’s the only food they’ll order when we go out to eat. I have to try making this flavor variety for them.
Those look really good and easy to make too. My family loves chicken so we try to switch up so it doesn’t get boring.
These look really yummy and super crunchy.
Those are great sounding. I bet my kids would like them with the ranch and cheese included!
Wow, that looks so amazingly delicious. I’d like to try this recipe.
Mmm that does sound like a great dinner. I haven’t tried that roasted garlic ranch before. What a great way to add flavor!
Oh these look delicious! I will have to make these for my kiddos. I’m pretty sure my whole family would love this!
The chicken strips look so delicious. I am bookmarking this for later.
Oh those just got me so hungry! Thank you for the recipe and the coupon! This looks like one I would try.
Those sound all kinds of awesome. My kids would LOVE these.