Comfort Food Classic: Creamy Ranch Chicken
A rich, comforting creamy ranch chicken recipe made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a savory homemade ranch cream sauce. Perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons ranch seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a little ranch seasoning.
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in ranch seasoning and Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half and low-fat cream cheese. Add red pepper flakes for heat, or swap in spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.
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