Description
Indulge in this Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich, homemade ranch sauce. It's a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner! Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken, easy chicken recipe, ranch sauce, comfort food, quick dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with half of the ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add heavy cream, sour cream, and the remaining ranch seasoning mix. Stir until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy ranch sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the chicken is warmed through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a hearty meal.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg