Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy ranch-infused sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights, pairing beautifully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Season the chicken breasts with ranch seasoning and black pepper.
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Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add heavy cream, chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until smooth.
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Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
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Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for extra protein.
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This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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