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Dinner / 50 Comfort Foods Under 500 Calories

Creamy Ranch Chicken with Roasted Carrots

This chicken dish is a flexible meal option that pairs well with simple sides and works nicely for leftovers.

Creamy Ranch Chicken with Roasted Carrots
Servings2

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 carrots, cut into sticks
  • 2 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill or parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Arrange chicken and carrots in baking dish.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle ranch seasoning over chicken and carrots; toss to coat.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese with chicken broth until smooth.
  5. Pour sauce over chicken; bake an additional 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender.
  6. Garnish with dill or parsley.

Gourmet Geek Tip

Use a ranch seasoning packet or homemade mix. | For extra veggies, add sliced zucchini or mushrooms. | Serve with brown rice or steamed green beans.

Equipment

Baking dish • Mixing bowl