Description
Sticky Honey Ranch Cheddar Chicken Rice Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish perfect for busy weeknights and cozy family dinners. Combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy honey ranch sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese, this meal is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly flavorful. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a dish that caters to even the pickiest eaters while keeping cleanup to a minimum. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a quiet night at home, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, honey, and ranch dressing. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Cover until cheese melts (about a few minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the skillet (about 325g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg