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Almost effortless, One Pan Creamy Parmesan Ranch Chicken. This dish is incredibly simple and delicious and is sure to be adored by all. Creamy ranch-seasoned chicken made with a homemade ranch seasoning blend, salsa verde, a touch of cream, broccoli, and parmesan cheese. Serve this creamy chicken with broccoli and sauce over steamed rice or orzo. You’ll have the perfect dinner that can be enjoyed any night of the week. This meal is quickly made all in one dish. Simply mix, bake, and serve – easy peasy!
I’m finally sharing one of our favorite dishes of the month: my creamy ranch chicken! I’ve made this what feels like a million times at this point. It’s become a favorite with my family, it’s just simple, delicious food.
It’s not fancy, it’s not complicated, and it’s definitely not the prettiest dish in the world. But it sure is yummy!
Honestly, I have no idea what really inspired this chicken. I’ve been making a lot of Asian dishes and spicy soups so far this year. But lately, I’ve really been feeling a need to change up my recipes.
I thought hard about dishes I hadn’t made in a while. Then, I had the idea to create a dinner with my favorite homemade ranch seasoning mix. It’s sounded so yummy!
Growing up, ranch dressing was always my favorite. I often snacked on carrots and ranch dressing after school. It’s the yummiest!
The details
Step 1: mix the chicken
Use either chicken breasts or thighs here. Either one is great. My mom loves chicken breasts, but my brothers enjoy the thighs. I’ll usually use a mix of the two!
Now, toss the chicken with cream cheese and my homemade ranch seasoning spice mix. Then add dried parsley, dried chives, dried dill, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss well to really coat the chicken. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature or it will not mix easily.
Step 2: add everything else
Next, add the onion, then salsa verde, pickled jalapeños, and cream. Or try using canned coconut milk, yum. Mix in the parmesan, then put the broccoli on top.
The salsa verde is the secret here. It adds just the right amount of spice to the sauce. We love the flavor!
Step 3: bake
And now you bake. In about 30 to 40 minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked spicy ranch chicken and broccoli in a very deliciously creamy sauce.
All you have to add is steamed rice. Orzo pasta would be really nice too. I also love serving this with my honey beer bread on the side.
How are the leftovers?
They taste even better the following day. The flavors have time to mend, and the sauce is that much more intense.
You could even add some crispy bacon to the top. I’m sure that would be so great too!
Looking for other easy family dinners? Here are a few ideas:
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli
One Pot Buffalo Chicken “Helper”
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
One Pan Autumn Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Easy Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Cheese Stuffed Pasta Bolognese Bake
One Skillet Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake
Lastly, if you make this One Pan Creamy Parmesan Ranch Chicken, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 534 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds small boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream, or canned coconut milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons cold, salted butter, sliced
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
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Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a baking dish, toss together the chicken, cream cheese, parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, and paprika. Season well with salt and pepper.
3. To the chicken, add the onion, then pour over the salsa verde, jalapeños, and cream/milk. Add 1/2 cup parmesan. Stir until creamy and well-mixed. Arrange the butter, then broccoli on top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Gently stir to combine. Top with 1/2 cup parmesan.
4. Serve the chicken and sauce over steamed rice or orzo for a complete meal. Enjoy!
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