Description
Midwestern ranch chicken brings comforting flavors to dinner tables across America. Quick ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a family favorite for home cooks seeking delicious, satisfying meals you can enjoy together.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds/680 grams)
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat skillet and carefully season chicken with salt and pepper for robust flavor.
- Sear chicken pieces until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- Utilize the same skillet to create a luxurious sauce by melting chicken broth and cream cheese together, stirring continuously until achieving a silky smooth texture.
- Enhance the sauce by incorporating heavy cream and ranch seasoning, whisking vigorously to integrate all components into a rich, creamy consistency.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the velvety sauce and allowing them to simmer for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and penetrate the meat.
- Finish the dish by delicately sprinkling fresh chopped parsley across the top for a bright, herbaceous garnish that adds visual appeal and subtle freshness.
- Serve immediately while sauce is warm and chicken remains tender, creating a delectable meal perfect for family dining.
Notes
- Customize chicken thickness by pounding to even size for consistent cooking and tenderness.
- Choose low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as healthier alternatives without compromising creamy texture.
- Swap ranch seasoning with homemade blend using dried herbs like dill, chives, and garlic powder for controlled sodium levels.
- Allow chicken to rest after cooking to retain moisture and prevent drying out during sauce simmering stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg