Creamy Ranch Chicken
A quick and comforting one-pan chicken dish featuring tender chicken cubes simmered in a rich, tangy ranch cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with half the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in single layer and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Start the sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add chicken broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits from bottom.
- Make it creamy: Add softened cream cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
- Finish the sauce: Whisk in heavy cream and remaining ranch seasoning. Simmer 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to skillet, stir to coat in sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for lump-free sauce. Don't overcrowd pan when searing chicken. Can substitute chicken thighs for breasts. For gluten-free version, check ranch seasoning label. Sauce can be thickened with cornstarch slurry if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 980mgSugar: 3g
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