Description
A comforting and delicious dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Optional: veggies like spinach or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Add softened cream cheese, mixing into the pan drippings until melted.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle ranch seasoning, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and cover to melt.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese or use tofu for a plant-based version. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg