Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken & Noodles recipe offers a comforting, flavorful dish combining tender chicken breast pieces with a creamy ranch-infused sauce layered over tender egg noodles. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this one-pan skillet meal comes together in under 40 minutes, featuring rich Parmesan and a hint of fresh parsley for garnish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix. Stir well to combine all the flavors and dissolve the seasoning.
- Cook Noodles: Bring the mixture to a boil. Then add the egg noodles, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and the cooked chicken pieces. Let everything simmer together for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a pop of color and fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option, but the sauce will be less rich.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes until desired consistency is reached.
- Fresh parsley garnish is optional but adds brightness and attractiveness to the dish.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute egg noodles with gluten-free pasta.
