Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a one-skillet comfort food favorite, made with juicy, golden-seared chicken simmered in a rich ranch-infused cream sauce. It’s easy, flavorful, and perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the ranch seasoning.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan. Stir in remaining ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and stir until sauce is rich and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- Optional: Thicken sauce by adding a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water. Simmer 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or chives before serving.
Notes
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
- Top with mozzarella and broil for a cheesy bake.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Stir in spinach or broccoli for a one-pan meal.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
