Description
A quick and comforting dish featuring tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich and creamy ranch-flavored sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbles (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Lower the heat, stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth, then gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until creamy.
- Mix in the ranch seasoning and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce.
- Let the dish simmer for another 2-3 minutes, adding optional ingredients as desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for even melting. Sear chicken in batches for the best flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg