Creamy Ranch Chicken
Just by adding Ranch seasoning to pan sauce elevates this simple chicken recipe. I have seasoned the chicken before pan seared it for an added layer of flavor. When paired with mashed potato, this creamy ranch chicken is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Creamy Ranch Chicken made in a skillet in just 20 minutes. There are only a few recipes that come out this delicious with a handful of ingredients. Ranch seasoning takes the credit for the amazing sauce.
Ranch seasoning isn’t only for salads. Chicken and ranch pair so well, have you given this a try yet? I love this recipe for its simple flavor and ease of making. Our readers have tons of amazing reviews as well.
Ingredients You Need
- Chicken Breast- Cheap, always available in your freezer. You can also use chicken thighs.
- To season chicken – Garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Ranch seasoning – I always use from
- Butter and Oil – Butter adds a bit of richness to the sauce. But you can use only oil too.
- Garlic– I can’t think of a chicken recipe without garlic. Fresh minced garlic.
- Sour cream – room temperature sour cream blends easily in sauce.
- Flour- Helps to thicken the sauce without adding tons of cream.
- Chicken stock
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Steps To Make Creamy Ranch Chicken
- Trick to get juicy tender chicken breast – Begin with cutting the chicken breast into cutlets. Cut the chicken into 2 pieces by running through the knife horizontally. Pound any thick part of the chicken to even thickness. This step also ensures the chicken is cooked evenly.
- Season chicken on both sides well.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for a perfect sear. Heat oil and butter, sear seasoned chicken on both the sides until golden brown in color. Keep it covered while you make the sauce.
- In the same pan saute garlic until aromatic. Add flour and cook for 30 seconds
- Add chicken stock to make a smooth sauce. Then add sour cream and ranch seasoning. The sauce will look glossy and thick.
- Add back the cooked chicken. Spoon over some of the sauce. Sprinkle chopped parsley.
Variations you can try
What I love about this recipe is, it is really versatile. Crispy bacon is a delicious twist to it. You can also add some sauteed mushrooms. Spinach in case you want to add some fiber to it.
What to serve
You can make a complete meal out of it. Serve it with some creamy mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes and some green peas, , . Serve it with some pasta as there is enough gravy to pour over.
Storing
This stays well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce might thicken a bit when stored. Add a splash of chicken stock to the sauce while reheating.
Creamy Ranch Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 large Boneless Chicken breast
For Chicken
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Mixed herb
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoon Butter
For Ranch Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Flour
- 1 cup Stock
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- 1.5 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast horizontally into 2 cutlets.
- Mix garlic powder, mixed herb, salt and pepper. Season chicken breast on both the sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter. Sear chicken on both the sides for 3-4 minutes each.
- Remove chicken from the pan, keep it covered.
- To the same skillet, heat butter. Saute garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in flour and saute for another 30 seconds.
- Add chicken stock to the pan slowly and keep whisking to make a smooth sauce.
- Lower the flame add sour cream, ranch seasoning. Whisk well. Switch off the flame.
- Add chicken back to the pan. Spoon over the sauce.
