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Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken

Close-up of golden-brown, pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a creamy ranch sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

Tender chicken cutlets coated in a rich, savory ranch sauce. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs or Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2.5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts horizontally into 2 cutlets and pound to even thickness.
  2. Season cutlets with garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1.5 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and sautรฉ minced garlic until fragrant.
  6. Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds to form a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in chicken stock until the sauce is smooth and thick.
  8. Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream and ranch seasoning.
  9. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and coat them in the sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thinner sauce, add a little more chicken stock.
  • Adjust ranch seasoning to your taste.

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