Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken with Rice and Peas is a family-friendly, comforting dinner recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a homemade creamy ranch sauce, served over fluffy rice with vibrant green peas. This easy, flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sides:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups green peas (steamed or boiled)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- Melt butter in the same skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Deglaze the Skillet:
- Add chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Create Creamy Sauce:
- Stir in heavy cream, parsley, dill, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve:
- Plate chicken over rice, add steamed peas on the side, and drizzle with creamy ranch sauce.
Notes
- Swap vegetables like broccoli or carrots for peas for variety.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
