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Step-by-step process of making creamy ranch chicken, showing the seared chicken being placed back into the creamy ranch sauce in a skillet.
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Creamy Ranch Chicken: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner

This Creamy Ranch Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken with a rich, savory ranch sauce. It's incredibly easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese blend cheddar and mozzarella work well

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet
  • 1 Whisk
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. In the same skillet, add the softened cream cheese, dry ranch seasoning, milk (or cream), and minced garlic. Whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese blend evenly over the chicken and sauce.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 45gFat: 40g

Notes

For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps in your sauce.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
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