Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Ranch Chicken dish that is sure to become a family favorite. Tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy ranch sauce, baked to perfection, and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ranch seasoning mix, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and dried thyme.
Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with the creamy ranch sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or low-fat cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
