Creamy Ranch Chicken
A quick and easy recipe for making creamy ranch chicken breasts in a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-8 oz each)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix packet
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, massaging the seasonings into the meat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and shimmers.
Cooking
- Add chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 160-165°F in the thickest part. Remove to a plate and let rest while making the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, sprinkle in flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly to create a light roux.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon.
- Add milk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ranch seasoning mix. Whisk until sour cream is fully incorporated and ranch seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
- Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken frequently, until sauce coats the back of a spoon and chicken is heated through.
- If sauce is too thin, simmer 2-3 additional minutes. If too thick, whisk in 1-2 tablespoons milk.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to pound the chicken to an even thickness for even cooking. Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt level in the dish. Feel free to customize the seasonings according to your taste.