Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken delivers a quick, comforting dinner with tender chicken breasts coated in a silky ranch‑infused cream sauce. This one‑pan recipe uses pantry staples—vegetable oil, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, and heavy cream—to create a rich, herb‑laden finish that pairs perfectly with rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Ideal for busy weeknights, the dish serves four and offers a satisfying blend of creamy, savory flavors that families love. Enjoy every bite. Perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and half the ranch mix.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; sear chicken 6‑7 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken; add chicken broth to pan, scraping browned bits.
- Stir remaining ranch mix into broth, bring to simmer, then whisk in heavy cream.
- Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce
- use half‑and‑half instead of heavy cream. Add red pepper flakes for heat. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Breast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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