Creamy Ranch Chicken Skillet Recipe

Make this creamy ranch chicken in just 20 minutes. It’s a tasty, comforting dish that's also an easy recipe to make. This creamy, savory dish comes together quickly and requires minimal ingredients. You won't have to spend your evening cooking over the stove with this easy skillet meal. Plus, it's incredibly flavorful thanks to a crowd-pleasing combination of ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, budget recipe, chicken recipe, easy meals, healthy recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 520kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Non-stick Pan

Cast Iron

Beeswax Wrap

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Ingredients

2 Large Chicken Breasts Boneless and Skinless
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Seasoned Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Cup Milk Whole Milk preferred, but can be any milk
1 Cup Ranch Dressing
2 Cups Spinach Fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

This recipe uses two large or four smaller chicken breasts; however, you can really use any chicken pieces you prefer. I like to slice the chicken in half lengthwise, then into bite-size pieces.
In a large skillet, add olive oil and cook over medium heat. Then add the chicken pieces.
Season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
Cook for about 4-5 minutes turning the chicken pieces a few times while cooking so they get a golden sear on the outside.
When the chicken is almost cooked through, add the fresh spinach. Let the mixture continue cooking another minute.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the ranch dressing and milk.
Gently stir the ranch mixture, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any flavorful bits left from cooking the chicken.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes allowing the spinach to wilt and the sauce to slightly thicken.
That’s it. Serve the Creamy Ranch Chicken with your favorite side dishes; mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, homemade biscuits, baked potatoes, rice or pasta. Spoon the sauce over the dish.

Notes

Recipe Tips for Success

This recipe is easy to customize by adding your favorite fresh herbs or spices to the seasoned salt and pepper mixture.

Other seasonings that work well are garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika can add a delicious twist.

If you prefer a milder or spicier sauce, experiment with different varieties of ranch dressing. Here are a few options such as buttermilk ranch, spicy ranch, or avocado ranch.

Make this recipe even healthier by swapping out Greek yogurt for milk. If you prefer more tang, swap out the milk with buttermilk.

If you choose to keep the chicken breasts whole, go ahead and slice them thin to about ½ inch thickness and pound with a mallet so it is fork tender. Pro Tip. You can use chicken tenders, boneless skinless chicken thighs, or boneless skinless chicken breasts.

This recipe is easy to customize by adding your favorite fresh herbs or spices to the seasoned salt and pepper mixture.

Swap out the spinach for other fresh or frozen vegetables or add other vegetables to the dish.

When serving, top with a little freshly grated parmesan cheese.

You can make this recipe in the crock pot if you wish. Just add all the ingredients and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. When the chicken is done, you are ready to eat.

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