Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
1 (1-ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Optional: 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
6. Add the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and milk, whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth.
7. Return the seared chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet.
8. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
9. If using, stir in shredded cheese and crumbled bacon during the last minute of cooking.
10. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be adapted for a slow cooker (cook on low for 4-6 hours) or baked in the oven (at 400°F for 20-25 minutes). Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg