Description

This Creamy Ranch Chicken is a quick and easy dinner that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, flavorful ranch sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals!

Ingredients

Scale

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

to garnish (optional)

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

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts and brown them for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and melt it, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add the milk and sour cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ranch seasoning. Stir well.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Feel free to serve this dish with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 580 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 42 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken, chicken recipe, easy dinner, weeknight meal