Description
This ranch chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection and served with a creamy gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and coat them with ranch seasoning on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth.
- Once thickened, add heavy cream while stirring until smooth.
- Slice or shred the baked chicken and serve topped with gravy over mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the ranch seasoning before baking.
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg