Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet
Enjoy this savory one-pan creamy bacon ranch chicken skillet. Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch-infused creaminess in every delicious bite!
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 bacon slices
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 oz Ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Cut each breast in half horizontally into two thinner cutlets. Alternately, place the chicken under a layer of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet.
- Heat over medium heat until the oil starts to sizzle.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the cooked chicken to a tray and cover to keep warm.
- Repeat with any remaining cutlets.
- Cook bacon in the skillet on medium-high heat until crispy. Chop and set aside.
- Add butter to skillet and when melted, add flour. Add broth and whisk together to create a roux.
- Add remaining ingredients, stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add chicken and plate juices back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Simmer in the sauce until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Top with bacon and parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g