What is creamy ranch sauce made of?

Creamy ranch sauce usually contains ranch seasoning, sour cream, garlic, and chicken stock. In creamy ranch chicken, these ingredients combine to create a rich and tangy skillet sauce.

How do you make 3 ingredient creamy ranch chicken breast?

A simple version uses chicken breasts, ranch seasoning, and cream or sour cream. Cook the chicken in a skillet, then simmer it in the creamy ranch mixture until tender.

Why do they call it "marry me chicken"?

The name comes from the idea that the dish tastes so good it might inspire a marriage proposal. The creamy sauce and savory chicken make it a memorable comfort meal.

What's the secret to a creamy ranch?

The secret is balancing tang and creaminess. Use good ranch seasoning, whisk the sauce slowly, and add room temperature sour cream for the smoothest creamy ranch chicken sauce.

Creamy Ranch Chicken Easy Amazing Skillet Dinner

Name: Creamy Ranch Chicken Easy Amazing Skillet Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large boneless chicken breasts cut into thin cutlets; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon mixed herbs; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1½ tablespoons butter for searing; 1 tablespoon butter for sauce; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 cup chicken stock; ¼ cup sour cream at room temperature; 1½ tablespoons ranch seasoning mix; Fresh parsley for garnish

Description

Creamy ranch chicken is a quick skillet dinner made with tender pan-seared chicken cutlets simmered in a rich ranch cream sauce with garlic, herbs, and sour cream. This comforting meal uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in about 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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2 large boneless chicken breasts cut into thin cutlets

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon mixed herbs

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1½ tablespoons butter for searing

1 tablespoon butter for sauce

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon flour

1 cup chicken stock

¼ cup sour cream at room temperature

1½ tablespoons ranch seasoning mix

Fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets and pound thicker sections to an even thickness for uniform cooking

2. Combine garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper and season both sides of the chicken

3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through then remove and keep covered

4. In the same skillet melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant

5. Add flour and cook briefly for about 30 seconds to remove the raw taste

6. Gradually whisk in chicken stock until a smooth sauce forms

7. Lower the heat and stir in sour cream and ranch seasoning until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thick

8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top

9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm

Notes

Cutting chicken breasts into thinner cutlets helps them cook faster and stay juicy

Pounding thicker areas ensures even cooking and prevents dry spots

Use room temperature sour cream so it blends smoothly into the sauce without curdling

Cook the flour briefly before adding liquid to eliminate the raw flour taste and help thicken the sauce

Whisk the chicken stock slowly to prevent lumps and create a smooth sauce

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

If the sauce thickens during storage add a splash of chicken stock when reheating

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Chicken Recipes
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 285
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 1140 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg