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Chicken Recipes Ranch Garlic Parmesan Skewers

I’ve always had a soft spot for chicken recipes that feel like comfort food yet don’t weigh me down. These ranch garlic parmesan chicken skewers bring together juicy chicken, bold garlic, a touch of tangy ranch, and that nutty parmesan finish we all love. I like to think of them as my secret weapon when friends come over, because they taste like I spent hours marinating when in reality they come together with very little fuss. When I first tried making a chicken garlic parmesan recipe at home, I worried it might not measure up to the good chicken recipes I’d had at restaurants. Turns out, the combo of simple ingredients—garlic, parmesan, ranch—creates the kind of flavor that makes people stop mid-bite to ask, 'Wait, what’s in this?'. And yes, that’s always a sign you’ve nailed it. I think of this as a chicken parmesan recipe healthy enough to make during the week, yet satisfying enough to serve at a cookout. It hits that balance of a healthy chicken parmesan recipe without tasting like it’s trying too hard. Homemade chicken parmesan recipe variations can feel complicated, but here you just skewer, season, and grill. It’s simple, it’s flavorful, and it makes you feel like you’ve added another keeper to your list of Good Recipes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken garlic parmesan recipe, chicken parmesan recipe healthy, chicken recipes, good chicken recipes, Good Recipes, healthy chicken parmesan recipe, homemade chicken parmesan recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ranch seasoning mix, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Thread chicken onto soaked wooden skewers.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
  5. Grill skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
  6. Serve hot with extra parmesan sprinkled on top, if you like.