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Creamy Skillet Ranch Chicken and Broccoli

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Savory chicken and tender-crisp broccoli tossed in a creamy ranch sauce with fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 374

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces

½ teaspoon salt, divided

½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided, plus more for garnish

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 cups bite-size broccoli florets

2 tablespoons water

½ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (chives, dill, tarragon, basil)

Instructions

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

      Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, broccoli and water to the pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken.

        Whisk cream, vinegar, mayonnaise, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a measuring cup. Increase heat to medium-high and pour the cream mixture into the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken and broccoli to the pan and sprinkle with herbs; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Garnish with pepper, if desired.