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Close-up of bite-sized pieces of Crave-Worthy chicken coated in a thick, creamy ranch sauce speckled with black pepper.

Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken

This recipe provides a simple way to make creamy ranch chicken without complicated steps. It uses common ingredients for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix About 1 ounce
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Stir in the dry ranch seasoning mix until combined.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the creamy ranch sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is heated through.
  8. Serve the creamy ranch chicken immediately over rice, pasta, or with a side of vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter sauce, but the sauce will be thinner. For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder when you add the ranch seasoning.

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