Creamy Ranch Chicken
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish that pairs tender chicken with a velvety ranch-flavored sauce for the ultimate comfort meal. Easy to prepare and versatile, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons of butter divided
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 1 oz packet of Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the milk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until the sour cream and ranch seasoning are fully incorporated into the sauce.
- Return the chicken and any plate juices to the pan, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has slightly reduced.
- Plate and serve hot, topped with fresh parsley (optional).
- Enjoy!
Notes
I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the smaller side (about 5-8 oz each). If you're using larger chicken breasts, cut 2 breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 chicken cutlets.
For the best results, use full-fat sour cream to prevent curdling in the sauce.
To add more flavor, top the chicken with chunky bacon bits before serving or incorporate them into the sauce.
Check the RECIPE TIPS section above for more helpful tips, suggestions, and ingredient substitutions.
For the best results, use full-fat sour cream to prevent curdling in the sauce.
To add more flavor, top the chicken with chunky bacon bits before serving or incorporate them into the sauce.
Check the RECIPE TIPS section above for more helpful tips, suggestions, and ingredient substitutions.