Description
Speedy Creamy Ranch Chicken offers a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender seared chicken cutlets smothered in a rich and creamy ranch sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers a delicious weeknight meal with minimal effort, combining simple ingredients into a luscious sauce that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts (Chicken thighs can be used for more flavor)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 clove Minced Garlic
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets. Season them generously with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mixed herbs if desired to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbly. Add the chicken cutlets and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add a little more butter if needed and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds, making sure it does not brown to avoid bitterness.
- Make the Roux: Stir in the flour and cook for another 30 seconds to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Stock: Gradually whisk in the chicken stock, stirring constantly to create a smooth, lump-free sauce base.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Lower the heat and fold in the sour cream and ranch seasoning packet. Whisk well until the sauce becomes luscious and well combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the creamy sauce over the cutlets, and let it simmer for one minute to meld the flavors. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for a more flavorful and juicier result.
- For a dairy-free version, replace butter with additional olive oil and omit sour cream or substitute with a dairy-free alternative.
- Gluten-free flour can be used in place of all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- If short on time, minced garlic can be skipped, or garlic powder increased.
- Homemade ranch seasoning can be used instead of packet seasoning to control salt and additives.
- The creamy sauce can be adjusted in thickness by varying the amount of flour or stock.
