Easy Ranch Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Easy Ranch Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts coated in rich ranch flavors will leave you craving more. Make it tonight for a delicious dinner that your family will love!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breasts
- to taste Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons, divided Butter
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 1/4 cup Chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning (I use Hidden Valley)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece with pepper and the garlic powder.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes/side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for about a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the broth until the roux has fully dissolved.
- Whisk in the ranch seasoning.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet, along with any juices from the plate, and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until it has finished cooking through (165F) and the sauce has thickened up a bit more.
- You may need to turn the heat down again so it's gently bubbling (you don't want the sauce to get too thick before the chicken is cooked through).
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately. This recipe is fairly salty, so you probably won't need to add any extra salt.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer: Ensure that the chicken isn’t overcooked or undercooked.
- Watch the salt: This recipe is fairly salty due to the ranch seasoning and chicken broth. If you’re sensitive to salt, use low (or no sodium) chicken broth, halve the ranch amount, or make your own homemade ranch seasoning.