Skillet Chicken Ranch Jack
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Skillet Chicken Ranch Jack, a cheesy, flavor-packed dish that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are seasoned with a bold blend of ranch seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic, then simmered in a rich deglazed pan sauce before being smothered in melty Pepper Jack cheese. This one-skillet wonder combines creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors in every bite, while minimizing cleanup for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this recipe is perfect served alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, Skillet Chicken Ranch Jack will quickly become a family favorite on your dinner rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with a mixture of ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and carefully pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon.
Allow the chicken broth to simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon some of the reduced broth over the top.
Sprinkle the shredded Pepper Jack cheese evenly over the chicken breasts.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve the Skillet Chicken Ranch Jack hot with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 692 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 3927 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 245.6 g | 491% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 928 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2149 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
