Description
Juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy ranch sauce—easy to make, comforting, and full of savory, herby flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tsp ranch seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese or 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Garnish: fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of ranch seasoning.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in cream cheese (or sour cream), heavy cream, chicken broth, and remaining ranch seasoning. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, cover, and simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce is creamy.
- Optionally sprinkle cheddar cheese over chicken, cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or broccoli to the sauce for a veggie boost.
- Use a spicy ranch blend or double the cheese for extra richness.
- You can bake this: sear chicken, then bake with sauce at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
