Description
A 30-minute, one-pan chicken dinner featuring a rich and zesty ranch-infused cream sauce.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
1 oz packet dry ranch dressing mix
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with half of the ranch seasoning packet.
Step 2: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts and begins to bubble.
Step 3: Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add softened cream cheese, remaining ranch seasoning, and chicken broth.
Step 5: Whisk the mixture until smooth and bubbly, then gradually pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly.
Step 6: Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over your choice of side.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before adding to the pan to avoid a lumpy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
