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Easy Ranch Chicken

This ranch chicken recipe has tender pan-fried chicken smothered in an irresistible ranch gravy. It comes together fast and uses only a few everyday ingredients!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (I use Hidden Valley)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional but recommended)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you've got 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece with pepper and the garlic powder.
  2. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
  3. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes/side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, and once it's melted, stir in the flour and cook for about a minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in the broth until the roux has fully dissolved.
  6. Whisk in the ranch seasoning.
  7. Add the chicken back to the skillet, along with any juices from the plate, and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until it has finished cooking through (165F) and the sauce has thickened up a bit more. You may need to turn the head down again so it's gently bubbling (you don't want the sauce to get too thick before the chicken is cooked through).
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately. This recipe is fairly salty, so you probably won't need to add any extra salt.

Notes

  • Use an instant read meat thermometer to ensure that chicken isn't overcooked or undercooked.
  • This recipe is fairly salty due to the ranch seasoning and chicken broth. If you're particularly sensitive to salt but still want to make this recipe, use low (or no sodium) chicken broth, halve the amount of ranch, or make your own homemade ranch seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Potassium 482mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 381IU (8%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Potassium 482mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 381IU 8%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.