Description
A delicious and easy-to-make creamy ranch chicken dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy ranch sauce with a hint of garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix and whisk until smooth.
- 5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- 6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- 7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- 8. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.