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Creamy Ranch Chicken with Simple Pantry Staples

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

A quick and easy creamy ranch chicken recipe using common pantry ingredients, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed Herb
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts horizontally into two cutlets.
  2. Season chicken cutlets with garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Melt remaining butter in the same skillet and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in flour, then whisk in chicken stock until smooth. Lower heat and add sour cream and ranch seasoning.
  6. Return seared chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes.

Notes

  • Use skinless boneless chicken breasts for best results.
  • White pepper provides a subtle flavor.
  • Unsalted butter helps control sodium content.
  • Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
  • Homemade ranch seasoning offers a fresh taste.
  • Cornstarch can be used instead of flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Vegetable stock can be used for a vegetarian option.

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