Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still adding flavor.

ranch dressing mix

🥗Healthier: homemade herb mix

💰Cheaper: Italian seasoning

Homemade mixes can be lower in sodium and preservatives.

Season chicken breast with garlic, salt, and pepper.

Flip the chicken and season the other side.

Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.

Sear the chicken until brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the chicken and sear the other side.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, covered.

To the same pan, add butter and garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.

Stir in flour to make a roux, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.

Add chicken stock to the pan slowly and whisk until the sauce is smooth.

Lower the heat and add sour cream and ranch seasoning.

Mix together until combined.

Add the cooked chicken breast back to the pan with the sauce.

Plate the chicken and spoon over with sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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