Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and flavorful ranch sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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 Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1” thickness using a meat mallet and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low and add the remaining butter. Stir in flour and cook for about one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
- Add milk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine until fully dissolved.
- Add chicken and plate juices back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Simmer until heated through and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve hot topped with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Adjust seasonings to taste; fresh herbs like parsley enhance flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy ranch, dinner, quick meal, weeknight recipe