Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this flavorful Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich ranch sauce, served with a hint of fresh parsley. A delightful dish that is sure to please your taste buds!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-8 oz. each)
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 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
To Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1” thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, sear the chicken in butter and olive oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, make a roux with butter and flour. Add chicken broth, milk, sour cream, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Dish up the chicken, spoon sauce over, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- I used smaller boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.
- For a richer sauce, use full-fat sour cream.
- Enhance the flavor with bacon bits as a topping or added to the sauce.
- Check the Recipe Tips section for more suggestions and substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
