Description
This recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful, herby ranch seasoning blend, then pan-seared to golden perfection. It’s a simple, one-pan dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170g each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28g) dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place them on a plate or in a shallow dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Garnish with chopped parsley if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the broth after scraping the pan.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Adjust cooking time to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg