Description
A quick skillet meal featuring golden-seared chicken breast in a tangy, creamy ranch sauce, perfect for busy nights and picky eaters.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5–8 oz. each) (Pound to an even thickness)
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided (1 tablespoon for cooking, 2 for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (For searing the chicken)
- 1 tablespoon flour (For thickening the sauce)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (For sauce base)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream (Can substitute with Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 packet (1 oz.) Ranch seasoning mix (For flavoring the sauce)
- Fresh parsley, to garnish (optional) (Adds color and flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1” thickness using a meat mallet and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add olive oil.
- Sear the chicken on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low and add the remaining butter.
- Stir in flour and cook for about one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the pan.
- Add milk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine until the sour cream and ranch seasoning has fully dissolved into the sauce.
- Add chicken and plate juices back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Dish and serve hot topped with fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
Serve this dish over rice, with vegetables, or in pasta for variations. Can store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American