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Creamy Ranch Chicken

Creamy Ranch Chicken

Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that showcases the beloved taste of ranch seasoning, making it a perfect addition to any dinner table. With its ease of preparation and versatility, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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Total Time 39 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • ▢ 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each)
  • ▢ Salt and pepper
  • ▢ 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon flour
  • ▢ Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Sauce

  • ▢ 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ▢ ½ cup milk
  • ▢ ¼ cup sour cream
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ▢ ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ▢ 1 1 oz. packet ranch seasoning mix

Instructions
 

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet, and 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, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the pan. Add the milk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine until the sour cream and ranch seasoning have fully dissolved into the sauce.
  • Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts that were on the smaller side (approximately 5-8 oz. each). If you have larger chicken breasts, slice 2 breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 chicken cutlets. Use full-fat sour cream to prevent curdling in the sauce. For extra flavor, consider topping the chicken with some chunky bacon bits before serving or mixing them into the sauce.