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Close-up of seared chicken breasts simmering in a rich, creamy ranch sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

This easy creamy ranch chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that the whole family will love, and it comes together quickly without a lot of fuss.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 5–8 oz. each
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 (1 oz.) packet ranch seasoning mix
  • Fresh parsley to garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1” thickness using a meat mallet and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add olive oil. Sear the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add the remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook for about one minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the pan.
  5. Add milk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine until the sour cream and ranch seasoning has fully dissolved into the sauce.
  6. Add chicken and plate juices back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  7. Dish and serve hot topped with fresh parsley (optional).

Notes

This recipe is a great way to create a delicious and comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. It's a simple dish that brings people together, just like family dinners used to.

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