Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a flavorful ranch-infused creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each)
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the 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
To Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to an even 1” thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Reduce heat, add remaining butter, stir in flour, then pour in chicken broth. Add milk, sour cream, and seasonings. Combine until smooth.
- Simmer: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and simmer until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Plate the chicken, top with sauce, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference by adding more or less ranch seasoning mix.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
