Zesty Ranch Chicken Skillet
Delicious battered chicken smothered in a creamy, zesty sauce totally hits the spot! And it's so simple to make!
Ingredients
- 5 thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 Nature's Yoke eggs
- 3 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
ZESTY RANCH SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp red pepper, ground
- 1 chicken boullion cube, crushed
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained
- cilantro, for garnish
- bacon, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix ranch and flour together in a bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs, garlic and salt and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil. Dip chicken in egg mixture. Be sure to coat well. Then dip it again in the ranch/ flour mixture and then place it in the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes on each side. Lower the stovetop heat to medium and cook chicken for another ten minutes until it is done and cooked through, flipping again half way through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and cover with foil.
ZESTY RANCH SAUCE:
- Lightly wipe out the skillet and melt the butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the cream and milk. Stir until smooth. Bring to a boil and then add the red pepper, crushed bullion cube, ranch dressing mix, corn and the beans. Cook for 2 minutes on low stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken back to the sauce and garnish with cilantro and bacon, if desired.