This creamy ranch chicken breast is cozy, simple, and perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken simmers in a rich ranch-seasoned sauce that feels comforting without extra effort. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies for an easy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with the dry ranch seasoning mix.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
- Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Sprinkle with black pepper, spoon sauce over the chicken, and remove from heat.
Tip
If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm chicken broth just before serving.
This is one of those dinners you’ll want to keep on repeat, so save it now and make it part of your weekly rotation.
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Creamy Ranch Chicken Breast
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Creamy ranch chicken breast cooked in a simple skillet sauce that’s rich, comforting, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with the dry ranch seasoning mix.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until lightly golden.
3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
5. Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Sprinkle with black pepper, spoon sauce over the chicken, and remove from heat.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of warm chicken broth just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American