Description
Ranch chicken is a straightforward skillet dish that delivers big flavor with just a few ingredients. Juicy chicken paired with ranch seasoning makes for an easy dinner that’s always satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 ml) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) mixed herbs
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thin, even cutlets to guarantee uniform cooking and tenderness.
- Mix garlic powder, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly massage this seasoning blend onto both surfaces of the chicken cutlets, ensuring complete flavor absorption.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place seasoned cutlets into the hot pan, searing for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and reaching internal temperature of 165°F.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Lower the heat to medium and melt another tablespoon of butter in the same skillet.
- Quickly sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until aromatic. Sprinkle flour into the pan, stirring continuously for an additional 30 seconds to create a roux.
- Slowly stream chicken stock into the skillet, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Allow sauce to simmer and gradually thicken.
- Reduce heat and incorporate sour cream and ranch seasoning, whisking until sauce transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Gently return seared chicken cutlets to the skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the rich ranch sauce. Serve immediately while warm, ensuring generous sauce coverage.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create uniform thickness, guaranteeing even cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Use a sharp knife and steady hand when cutting chicken to maintain consistent cutlet sizes for professional-looking results.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to help spices adhere better and promote perfect golden-brown searing.
- Adjust heat carefully when sautéing to prevent burning garlic and creating bitter flavors in the ranch sauce.
- Whisk sauce ingredients gradually and continuously to prevent lumps and achieve silky smooth consistency.
- For lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use less butter during cooking.
- Gluten-sensitive individuals can replace flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend for sauce thickening.
- Enhance ranch flavor by adding fresh chopped herbs like chives or dill to the final sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg