Description
Sizzling ranch-seasoned chicken breasts deliver comfort on a plate with irresistible flavor. Crispy edges and juicy interior make this simple weeknight dinner a family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully placing seasoned chicken to achieve a golden-brown exterior with crispy edges.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful pan remnants.
- Reduce skillet heat and melt butter, allowing minced garlic to release its aromatic essence without burning.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, creating a simmering liquid base that captures the pan’s caramelized bits.
- Introduce cream and cream cheese, whisking continuously to create a velvety, uniform sauce that coats the back of a spoon.
- Gently nestle the previously seared chicken back into the creamy ranch sauce, allowing it to simmer and absorb the rich flavors for 5-7 minutes.
- Test chicken for doneness by ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately, allowing diners to enjoy the luxurious, creamy ranch chicken while it’s piping hot.
Notes
- Perfectly season chicken by generously coating each piece with ranch mix for maximum flavor absorption.
- Use high-quality cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free sauce consistency.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Customize recipe for low-carb diets by replacing traditional ranch mix with homemade herb blend and using full-fat ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg