Creamy Ranch Chicken

By Lyndsy Moore / October 12, 2025

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Just by adding Ranch seasoning to pan sauce elevates this simple chicken recipe. I have seasoned the chicken before pan seared it for an added layer of flavor. When paired with mashed potato, this creamy ranch chicken is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Pan seared chicken breast and creamy ranch sauce in a skillet.

Creamy Ranch Chicken made in a skillet in just 20 minutes. There are only a few recipes that come out this delicious with a handful of ingredients. Ranch seasoning takes the credit for the amazing sauce.

Ranch seasoning isn’t only for salads. Chicken and ranch pair so well, have you given this a try yet? I love this recipe for its simple flavor and ease of making. Our readers have tons of amazing reviews as well.

Ingredients You Need

Chicken Breast- Cheap, always available in your freezer. You can also use chicken thighs.
To season chicken – Garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Ranch seasoning – I always use from
Butter and Oil – Butter adds a bit of richness to the sauce. But you can use only oil too.
Garlic– I can’t think of a chicken recipe without garlic. Fresh minced garlic.
Sour cream – room temperature sour cream blends easily in sauce.
Flour- Helps to thicken the sauce without adding tons of cream.
Chicken stock
Fresh parsley to garnish

Steps To Make Creamy Ranch Chicken

Trick to get juicy tender chicken breast – Begin with cutting the chicken breast into cutlets. Cut the chicken into 2 pieces by running through the knife horizontally. Pound any thick part of the chicken to even thickness. This step also ensures the chicken is cooked evenly.
Season chicken on both sides well.
Use a cast-iron skillet for a perfect sear. Heat oil and butter, sear seasoned chicken on both the sides until golden brown in color. Keep it covered while you make the sauce.

In the same pan saute garlic until aromatic. Add flour and cook for 30 seconds
Add chicken stock to make a smooth sauce. Then add sour cream and ranch seasoning. The sauce will look glossy and thick.
Add back the cooked chicken. Spoon over some of the sauce. Sprinkle chopped parsley.

saute garlic in butter then add flour followed by chicken stock.

To the sauce base add sour cream and ranch seasoning. Then add seared chicken back to pan.

crispy pan seared chicken breast in a glossy creamy ranch sauce made with chicken stock and sour cream.

Variations you can try

What I love about this recipe is, it is really versatile. Crispy bacon is a delicious twist to it. You can also add some sauteed mushrooms. Spinach in case you want to add some fiber to it.

What to serve

You can make a complete meal out of it. Serve it with some creamy mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes and some green peas, , . Serve it with some pasta as there is enough gravy to pour over.

Storing

This stays well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce might thicken a bit when stored. Add a splash of chicken stock to the sauce while reheating.