Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting and delicious dish that transforms simple chicken breasts into a flavor-packed meal. This easy recipe combines tender chicken with a rich ranch-flavored sauce, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Serve it with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded dinner that feels indulgent yet effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, lower the heat and combine ranch dressing and sour cream, stirring until warm.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh chives if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg