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Golden seared chicken breasts in a skillet, smothered in Creamy Ranch Chicken sauce with herbs, garlic, and parsley garnish.

Creamy Ranch Chicken

This creamy ranch chicken is a 30-minute, one-pan lifesaver made with just a few pantry staples—perfect for busy weeknights when time is tight and plates still need to be licked clean.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3 ingredient creamy ranch chicken, Creamy Ranch Chicken, Creamy ranch chicken and potatoes, Creamy ranch chicken cream cheese, Creamy ranch chicken pasta, Creamy ranch chicken recipes, Creamy ranch chicken with rice, Easy creamy Ranch chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest & Garnish Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $11

Equipment

  • Large skillet (10–12 inch recommended)
  • Spatula or spoon (For stirring and flipping)
  • Sharp knife (For slicing chicken)
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup (For broth)

Ingredients

  • 1–1.5 lbs Boneless chicken - Breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or olive oil - For searing chicken
  • 1 Ranch seasoning mix - 1 standard packet
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Cut into chunks
  • ¼ cup Chicken broth - Or liquid of choice (see substitutions)
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • Optional Add-ins - Bacon bits, peas, mushrooms, etc.

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into even pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat butter in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook 3–4 minutes more.
  • Lower heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese and ¼ cup chicken broth. Stir gently until melted and smooth.
  • Sprinkle in ranch seasoning and mix thoroughly. Let sauce simmer and thicken for 5–7 minutes.
  • Add any desired mix-ins like bacon or peas. Serve hot with optional garnish like parsley or Parmesan.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 380kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 700mg (30%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 45mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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