Creamy Ranch Chicken Pasta
A comforting and rich pasta dish with creamy ranch sauce, tender chicken, and quick to prepare in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the pan for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes.
- Make the sauce by adding heavy cream and ranch seasoning mix in the same skillet, stirring until combined and simmering for about 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine the cooked chicken with the creamy ranch sauce in the pan, simmering together for another couple of minutes.
- Serve sliced chicken over cooked pasta, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream for a lighter or dairy-free option. You can also add vegetables or adjust spices to taste.
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