Description
One Pan Creamy Parmesan Ranch Chicken is a quick, comforting dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made with sharp Parmesan and herby ranch seasoning. Cooked entirely in one pan, this flavorful, protein-packed meal is perfect for busy weeknights or any time you want an effortless yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them evenly with salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning mix to ensure flavorful chicken before cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to medium in the same pan and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to one minute. Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan and spoon the sauce generously over the top. Let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional extra Parmesan for color and flavor, then serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and juiciness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; sear chicken in batches if necessary to achieve a golden crust.
- Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for better melting and enhanced flavor.
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of chicken broth or milk as needed.
- Let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg