Description
Baked Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting one-pan meal made with juicy chicken breasts, creamy ranch sauce, and a handful of simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning.
6. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese if using.
7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake 20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
8. Garnish with parsley or chives before serving.
Notes
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to lighten the dish.
Mix in cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Experiment with cheeses like mozzarella, pepper jack, or Parmesan for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg