🍗 Creamy Ranch Chicken
A simple, comforting dinner with tender chicken in a rich, creamy ranch-flavored sauce.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2–3 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 115g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Season and sear
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove and set aside.
2. Make the sauce
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and ranch seasoning.
- Stir in cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Parmesan if using.
3. Simmer
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
4. Serve
- Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired.
🍽️ Great Side Dishes
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Buttered noodles
- Roasted vegetables
- Steamed broccoli
🔥 Tips
- Chicken thighs stay especially juicy.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth.
✔️ Why People Love It
Creamy Ranch Chicken is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and delivers a rich, savory flavor that pairs well with almost any side dish. Perfect for a weeknight comfort meal! 😋🍗🥄
