Creamy Cheesy Ranch Chicken Skillet
A golden-brown chicken, hearty broccoli, and cherry tomatoes in a rich dairy-free ranch cheesy sauce. This easy skillet dish combines tender proteins with fresh vegetables for a family-friendly meal that’s ready in 45 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 450g boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add diced chicken and season with garlic/onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Cook chicken until browned
- Add broccoli and cherry tomatoes, sauté 3-4 minutes
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and mix well
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer, stirring frequently
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and bubbly
- Cook 2-3 minutes until fully heated
Notes
Use fresh chicken and real cheese for best texture
Monitor chicken to avoid overcooking
Stir frequently to prevent cream separation
Adjust ranch seasoning to taste
Try mozzarella or parmesan for cheese variations
Monitor chicken to avoid overcooking
Stir frequently to prevent cream separation
Adjust ranch seasoning to taste
Try mozzarella or parmesan for cheese variations