Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2 inch thickness)
  • 28g dry ranch dressing seasoning packet
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 50g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Place your 1.5 lbs of chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to a uniform 1/2 inch thickness.
  2. Sprinkle the 28g ranch packet, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 0.5 tsp black pepper over both sides of the chicken.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 50g shredded cheddar.
  4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to your skillet over medium high heat until it shimmers and barely starts to smoke.
  5. Place the chicken in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes until the edges are golden and the bottom is deeply browned.
  6. Turn the chicken over. Immediately spread the yogurt garlic-cheese mixture over the seared side.
  7. Reduce heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the chicken is opaque.
  8. Ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F with a meat thermometer.
  9. Remove from the pan and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh chives and serve immediately.