Creamy Ranch Chicken
A comforting and creamy dish featuring chicken breasts in a ranch-infused sauce, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large Boneless Chicken breasts Provides lean protein
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds a subtle garlic flavor
- 1 teaspoon Mixed herb Enhances overall flavor profile
- ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
- ½ teaspoon Pepper Adds mild heat
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil Adds moisture and aids cooking
- 1.5 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
For Ranch Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic Provides strong garlic flavor
- 1 tablespoon Butter Adds creaminess
- 1 tablespoon Flour Thickens the sauce
- 1 cup Stock Liquid base for sauce
- ¼ cup Sour Cream Adds creaminess and tang
- 1.5 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Flavor base for sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut each chicken breast horizontally into two cutlets.
- Mix garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle generously on both sides of the chicken cutlets.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil and butter together in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken cutlets and sear each side for about 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter over low heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds, avoiding browning.
- Stir in the flour and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Gradually pour in the chicken stock while whisking continuously to ensure smoothness.
- Lower heat and add sour cream and ranch seasoning. Whisk to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over cutlets.
Notes
Ensure chicken cutlets are even in thickness for uniform cooking. Allow to rest after cooking. Whisk sauce continuously to avoid lumps.