Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy ranch sauce with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in it.
- Add the softened cream cheese to the skillet and let it melt into the dish.
- Pour in the chicken broth to help cook the chicken and enhance the flavors.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the chicken breasts and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 20-25 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, cream cheese, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food