Creamy Ranch Chicken: A Rich, Flavorful, and Easy Dinner
Tender chicken breasts coated in a creamy ranch sauce made with sour cream, garlic, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tbsp ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1.5 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, cooking 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add stock, whisking to avoid lumps, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in sour cream and ranch seasoning until creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with ranch sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; extra ranch seasoning intensifies flavor.