Our Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe is a perfect blend of juicy chicken breasts, tangy ranch dressing, and creamy goodness. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish in no time.
Ranch seasoning isn’t only for salads. Chicken and ranch pair so well. The first time I made this a few years ago, it was a HUGE hit. The entire family loved it. Now it is part of our busy weeknight meal rotation.
Busy Nights Chicken Dinner
This is one of those easy meals that comes together in less than 30 minutes. This Ranch Chicken recipe is an easy one pan skillet dish with a flavorful creamy sauce and zesty Ranch seasoning.
It is the star of the show and tastes great with a side of green beans, cauliflower, butter corn, egg noodles, rice, baked potatoes, or mashed potatoes. Don’t forget to spoon some of the delicious irresistible sauce over your sides. Oh, so good.
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A Quick and Flavorful Delight
Let’s dive into the recipe and discover the creamy and flavorful world of ranch chicken. You probably already have the ingredients in your refrigerator and pantry for this dish.
The easy skillet meal has a creamy sauce made with just two ingredients. No need for sour cream, cream of chicken soup, or cream cheese. While we love those ingredients, this version has a light sauce that the whole family just loves.
- Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless. However, any chicken pieces would work for this recipe.
- Olive Oil
- Seasoned Salt
- Black Pepper
- Milk, Whole Milk preferred, but can be any milk
- Ranch Dressing
- Spinach, Fresh spinach leaves
Variations and Recipe Tips for Success
While this is a delicious chicken recipe as is, we all have different ingredients on hand and sometimes, we just want to change things up a bit. Here are a few ideas for a slight variation on this delicious meal.
Add butter to the pan when cooking the chicken pieces for a golden brown crusty sear.
Keep the boneless skinless chicken breasts whole. If you prefer doing this method. Make sure to slice in half lengthwise and pound so the meat is melt in your mouth tender. You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs, or chicken tenders. Hint. Pork Chops work in this easy recipe too.
What I love about this recipe is, it is really versatile. Crispy bacon a delicious twist to it. You can also add some sauteed mushrooms. Spinach in case you want to add some fiber to it.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the seasoned salt and pepper mixture. Garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika can add a delightful twist.
If you prefer a milder or spicier taste, experiment with different varieties of ranch dressing. Some options include buttermilk ranch, spicy ranch, or avocado ranch.
For a healthier twist, you can use Greek yogurt instead of milk in the creamy ranch sauce. It adds a tangy creaminess while reducing the fat content.
Use frozen vegetables and just add to the skillet and cook right in the sauce. I would add about 8 ounces.
Add crispy bacon. My husband loves his with the bacon!
Enjoy the Creamy Ranch Chicken
With its creamy texture, tangy ranch flavor, and tender chicken, this Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Try it out and savor the delightful combination of flavors. Your taste buds will thank you.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
This delicious recipe can last 3-4 days, stored in the refrigerator covered in an airtight container.
To reheat, microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through. If you have more than one serving to heat up, you can bake at 325-350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes.
Easy Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 Large Chicken Breasts Boneless and Skinless
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Sauce
- 1 Cup Milk Whole Milk preferred, but can be any milk
- 1 Cup Ranch Dressing
- 2 Cups Spinach Fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Preparing the Chicken:
- Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise in half so they are approximately ½ inch thick. Then cut into 1-inch size pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Place the chicken breast pieces in the skillet and season with the seasoned salt and pepper.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side turning the pieces throughout the cooking. Once they are almost cooked through with a golden sear add the fresh spinach.
- Let this chicken and spinach mixture continue cooking another minute.
- Creating the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to low and add the milk and ranch dressing to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture well, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any flavorful bits left from cooking the chicken.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Your Own Private Notes
Notes
Serving the Creamy Ranch Chicken:
Serve the Creamy Ranch Chicken hot with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.Recipe Tips for Success:
Add butter to the pan when cooking the chicken pieces for a golden brown crusty sear. Keep the chicken breast pieces whole. If you prefer doing this method. Make sure to slice in half lengthwise and pound so the meat is melt in your mouth tender. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the seasoned salt and pepper mixture. Garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika can add a delightful twist. If you prefer a milder or spicier taste, experiment with different varieties of ranch dressing. Some options include buttermilk ranch, spicy ranch, or avocado ranch. For a healthier twist, you can use Greek yogurt instead of milk in the creamy ranch sauce. It adds a tangy creaminess while reducing the fat content. Use frozen vegetables and just add to the skillet and cook right in the sauce. I would add about 8 ounces.Add crispy bacon, crumbled. My husband loves his with the bacon!
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