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  3. Ranch Chicken

Ranch Chicken

The creamy herb sauce is downright heavenly.

By Ree DrummondPublished: Dec 27, 2024
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2 Ratings
the pioneer woman's ranch chicken recipe
C.W. Newell
Yields:
4 - 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
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Boy oh boy, is this dish scrumptious.

I'm always looking for new chicken dinner recipes to add to my arsenal and this ranch chicken is a real winner. The golden brown, crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken, the creamy herb sauce over top—it's utterly delightful. It's called ranch chicken because there's ranch seasoning mix in both the breading for the chicken and the sauce. Ranch seasoning is such a great to way to add a lot of flavor with minimal effort, especially when it comes to chicken breast recipes. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed.

If you're looking for a lighter meal, serve this recipe with a fresh green salad. If you're more into stick-to-your-ribs comfort food, serve the chicken over a big scoop of mashed potatoes (try my favorite mashed potato recipe) with lots of creamy sauce drizzled over top. I think I like that option best. This recipe will carry you through the new year and far beyond!

What's in ranch seasoning?

It's a mix of buttermilk powder, dried herbs (like parsley, dill, and chives), garlic powder, onion powder, and some salt and pepper. You can buy it at most any grocery store, but you can also make your own using this homemade ranch seasoning mix recipe.

What's the best type of white wine for cooking?

You want to use a dry white wine that's not too sweet. Pinto Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are great options. (Find other good white wines for cooking here.) Buy something you'd drink; this recipe only calls for a cup of wine, so you'll have some leftover!

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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1/2 cup

    all-purpose flour

  • 2 Tbsp.

    plus 2 tsp. ranch seasoning mix

  • 2

    large eggs

  • 1 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp.

    black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups

    breadcrumbs

  • 8

    thinly sliced chicken cutlets (about 2 lb.)

  • Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp.

    salted butter

  • 4

    garlic cloves, grated

  • 1 cup

    dry white wine

  • 2 cups

    chicken broth

  • 2 tsp.

    ranch seasoning mix

  • 1 cup

    heavy cream

  • 2 Tbsp.

    finely chopped chives, plus more for topping

  • 2 Tbsp.

    dill, finely chopped, plus more for topping

  • 2 Tbsp.

    flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus more for topping

Directions

    1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 200°F.
    2. Step 2For the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour and ranch seasoning mix. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs with 2 tablespoons water and the salt and pepper. Add the breadcrumbs to a third shallow dish.  
    3. Step 3Dredge a piece of chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking gently to remove any excess flour. Then transfer it to the egg mixture, coating the chicken completely in the egg. Let any excess egg drip off before transferring to the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat the chicken completely. Transfer the chicken to a large plate and repeat the process to bread all the chicken cutlets.  
    4. Step 4Heat about a ¼ inch oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add 2 to 3 chicken cutlets to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken until golden brown all over and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined sheet pan, and place the pan in the oven to stay warm while you cook the rest of the chicken in batches.  
    5. Step 5For the sauce: Once all the chicken is cooked, discard the oil and wipe out any burnt bits left in the skillet. Return the skillet to medium heat, add the butter and garlic, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits. Let the wine reduce by half, 4 to 6 minutes, then add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the ranch seasoning mix and let the sauce cook down for about 15 minutes. You want the flavors to meld and the chicken broth to reduce a little. Stir in the heavy cream, chives, dill, and parsley and let simmer until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. 
    6. Step 6Serve the chicken with some of the cream sauce spooned over the top, and sprinkled with more chives, dill, and parsley.
Love this recipe? Try one of these next!
  • Chicken Piccata
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