One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken
This One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s loaded with creamy and flavorful goodness – perfect for busy nights when you want minimal cleanup!
As someone who has been a food blogger for several years, I know the importance of creating recipes that are not only tasty but also easy to prepare. One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken ticks both those boxes – it’s a dish that’s loaded with flavor, but is easy to whip up in no time. Plus, it pairs with a variety of sides, from roasted vegetables to mashed potatoes.
Variations for this Recipe
- Creamy Ranch Chicken and Potatoes – Add small cubed potatoes to the pan with the chicken and sauce, and cook until tender to make a whole meal
- Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta – Add come cooked pasta at the end for a full meal
- Creamy Ranch Chicken and Rice – Add some cooked white rice to the pan when done for a type of casserole dish
- Spicy Creamy Ranch Chicken – Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to add a little spice
- Parmesan Creamy Ranch Chicken – Add grated parmesan cheese to the sauce to give it a cheesy flavor and will thicken up the sauce
Ingredients for One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken
- Chicken: This dish calls for 5 breast, but you could us less and just have extra creamy sauce
- Ranch dressing flavoring: Adds the signature ranch flavor to the dish and us Texans love Ranch
- Greek yogurt: a healthier alternative then fatting sauce
- All-purpose flour: Helps to thicken the sauce
- Minced garlic: Because all my recipes have garlic lol
- Chicken broth: you can use broth or even bone broth
Side Dishes for One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken
- Garlic Roasted Potatoes – these add a delicious flavor that complements the creamy ranch sauce
- Sauteed Green Beans – A simple and healthy side that pairs well with chicken. Check out my recipe here:
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes – Doesn’t everything creamy and chicken go with masked potatoes?
- Buttered Corn on the Cob – Corn is a crowd pleaser in this household
- Roasted Asparagus – The creamy ranch sauce would go great with asparagus
Tips and Tricks for this Recipe
- Don’t overdo the cooking: Cook the chicken until it’s no longer pink, but don’t overcook it or it’ll get dry and tough.
- Use a good pan: A non-stick pan is a great choice to prevent the chicken from sticking and makes clean up a breeze
- Let the chicken rest: Give the chicken a few minutes to rest after cooking to help keep the juices inside to stay tender
- Make extra: you can always double the recipe and save for leftovers
- Swap the Greek yogurt: If you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand, you can use sour cream or even mayonnaise as a substitute. Just keep in mind that these alternatives may alter the flavor some
One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken
This One-Pan Creamy Ranch Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's loaded with creamy and flavorful goodness.
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Ingredients
- 5 boneless chicken breast
- 1 packet ranch dressing seasoing
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Add the chicken broth, ranch seasoning packet, paprika, cayenne, thyme, onion powder, and oregano to the skillet. Whisk the ingredients together until the ranch seasoning is fully dissolved
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and the flour. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps
- Add the Greek yogurt and flour mixture to the skillet. Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is smooth and creamy
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is fully coated with the sauce and the sauce is heated through
Notes
- Don’t overdo the cooking: Cook the chicken until it’s no longer pink, but don’t overcook it or it’ll get dry and tough.
- Use a good pan: A non-stick pan is a great choice to prevent the chicken from sticking and makes clean up a breeze
- Let the chicken rest: Give the chicken a few minutes to rest after cooking to help keep the juices inside to stay tender
- Make extra: you can always double the recipe and save for leftovers
- Swap the Greek yogurt: If you don’t have Greek yogurt on hand, you can use sour cream or even mayonnaise as a substitute. Just keep in mind that these alternatives may alter the flavor some
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 326kcal
