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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low-Carb

Description

Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy ranch-seasoned sauce. This easy skillet recipe combines garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese for a luscious sauce that’s perfect served over rice, pasta, or vegetables, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Cook the chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook the chicken in the preheated skillet for 5–6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  4. Create the sauce base: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate flavor.
  5. Add seasonings and cream: Stir in 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy ranch sauce over the top of the chicken pieces.
  7. Simmer: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh touch and serve warm with your favorite sides like rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Notes

  • For added nutrition, consider adding broccoli or spinach to the dish.
  • This creamy chicken pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a hearty meal.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/creamy-ranch-chicken-recipe/