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Three golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy ranch sauce and garnished with herbs.

Creamy Ranch Chicken with Simple Pantry Staples

This recipe provides instructions for making Creamy Ranch Chicken using common pantry ingredients. It focuses on a straightforward cooking method for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breast skinless preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Herb Italian seasoning works beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper white pepper for subtle flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter unsalted helps control sodium
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning homemade for fresh taste

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cut each chicken breast horizontally into two cutlets for even cooking.
  2. Season the chicken cutlets generously with garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in flour, then whisk in chicken stock until smooth. Lower heat to add sour cream and ranch seasoning.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can serve this dish over rice, pasta, or with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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