Description
Juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich ranch-seasoned cream sauce. This easy one-skillet recipe is savory, tangy, and creamy—perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds / 680 g)
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Creamy Ranch Sauce
1 packet (1 ounce / 28 g) ranch seasoning mix (or homemade equivalent)
1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter texture)
½ cup (115 g) cream cheese, softened
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Garnish
1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear Chicken
Place chicken in skillet, cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
Remove and set aside.
Build Sauce
Lower heat to medium. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
Mix in ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
Simmer Chicken
Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top.
Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Optional: Add cheddar during the last 5 minutes, cover until melted.
Finish
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking.
For homemade ranch mix, combine dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
Simmer uncovered briefly to thicken sauce, or add broth for a thinner consistency.
Always let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / One-Pot
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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