Chicken Ranch Dijon
Chicken Ranch Dijon pairs golden pan-seared chicken with a tangy, herby ranch–Dijon sauce that clings to tender angel hair pasta. Butter adds richness while a splash of white wine brightens the pan sauce, making every bite savory and lively. Ideal for a weeknight dinner that still feels special and satisfying.
- Prep15 hrs
- Cook20 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Ranch Dijon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low; keep it at a gentle boil while you complete the remaining steps.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts in the hot butter until browned and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a platter, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and keep warm.
- 3
Whisk the ranch dressing and Dijon mustard together in a bowl. Pour the white wine into the skillet; scrape up and dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet into the wine. Whisk the ranch dressing mixture into the skillet, lower the heat to low, and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 4
Cook the angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it lightly with the ranch sauce.
- 5
Divide the pasta among 4 serving plates and place a chicken breast on each. Spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with parsley.
- Calories 848.63 kcal High 42%
- Protein 64.75 g Good Source 130%
- Carbohydrate 66.64 g 24%
- Total Fat 33.67 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 12.56 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 189.42 mg High 63%
- Sodium 587.19 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 4.11 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.21 g --
- Added Sugars 4.07 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 25.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.48 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 125.94 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 23.12 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Ranch Dijon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 848.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Ranch Dijon made of?
- The main ingredients are Angel Hair Pasta, Butter, Chicken Breast, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Ranch Dijon?
- About 35 hrs in total: 15 hrs to prepare and 20 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 848.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Ranch Dijon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Ranch Dijon healthy?
- Chicken Ranch Dijon has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 848.63 calories and 64.75 g of protein, or 130% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 587.19 mg (26% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.56 g (63% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.07 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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