Valerie Bertinelli's Ranch Chicken and Rice | Food Network

Cook along with Valerie as she amps up the flavor in this easy, classic dish by adding ranch seasoning and silky cream cheese to the the rice and topping it with crunchy ranch-flavored chips!

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Ranch Chicken and Rice
RECIPE COURTESY OF VALERIE BERTINELLI
Level: Easy
Total: 50 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
One 1-ounce package ranch seasoning powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup chicken broth
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1/4 cup crushed ranch-flavored or plain corn chips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.

Put the chicken on the lined sheet pan skin-side up and roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.

In the meantime, turn the heat to medium-low on a braiser or high-sided skillet with a lid. Add the olive oil and onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and let cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds to a minute. Add the rice, ranch seasoning and turmeric and stir to coat. Add the chicken broth and 2 cups of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a brisk simmer. Simmer 2 minutes, then add the cream cheese, lemon juice and one scallion. Stir to incorporate.

Cover the pot and let cook until the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from the heat, then uncover; fluff the rice, then stir in the peas and carrots. Replace the lid to keep warm until the chicken is done (the residual heat will gently cook the peas and carrots). Remove the chicken from the oven and arrange the chicken on top of the rice skin-side-up.

Sprinkle with the crushed chips and the remaining scallions and serve.

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Valerie Bertinelli's Ranch Chicken and Rice | Food Network

[tammyallen]

Food Network, please bring back Valerie's show. It's very entertaining and she's so relatable. I would much rather tune in for her show that the million and one cooking / baking contest shows that you guys have.

[trenaphillips]

I love watching Valerie. She gives women a good name. The recipe looks delish as well. 😊

[mschilepepper]

Watching Valerie cook is like having your best friend over and watching her cook.
Love Her ❤

[reginasmith]

I’ll watch anything Valerie does. Such a doll! Like cooking with a friend.

[nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Just a tip: season the underside first then flip and season the top. No seasonings lost.

[charlotteebel]

I love watching Valerie cook She explains everything and gives good tips makes cooking easier A recipe too try

[smg]

Valerie you have outdone your skills!!! Love watching you cook!!!

[maryb]

Thanks Valerie, for real recipes for real people!!

[BethAldermanRochelle]

That looks delicious! I have got to try this. I'm going to go exactly by her recipe. (Minus the chips). She is so good at giving directions and being clear, when showing how to put this together. I'll update this, when I make it. I know I'll love it. Thumbs up.

[kellymcginnis]

I really love watching your show Valerie. I love the calm, relaxed and normal atmosphere you create while cooking. Thank you for the no hype delightful show. Nice change from the news.

[jamesschaffhausen]

Awesome meal. Me and kids love this 😀😋🍛🥣🐔😎🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️❤☝️Thanks. Chef Valerie 👩‍🍳❤

[janmayor]

VAL, I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT & LOVE FOR YOUR TALENTS, GENEROSITY & HUMILITY!! THANK YOU FOR TEACHING US ABOUT COOKING, PARENTING, SURVIVING, HEALING & LOVING THROUGH THESE CRAZY TIMES. GOD BLESS YOU, YOURS & OURS! Now, We Chow !❤

[carolinefalzon]

I just love watching Valerie cooking. She's such a beautiful person. I'm making this dish tomorrow 😋

[debramehan]

My mom also made chicken and rice. No ranch😢 but she would put cream of mushroom soup in the rice and just peas. And it was amazing. One of my favorites. Thanks for the recipe😊

[yvonnehardy]

From one Delaware girl to another, YOU ROCK!! Keep those recipes coming!! YUMM-O!! 💙💛

[carolhaynes]

It’s nice to see Valerie again! She’s still as beautiful as ever.

[melissagahn]

This looks incredible. Besides pasta, we eat a lot of chicken and rice. Now I have something new to do with it. Thank you so much, Valerie.

[maryestes]

Valerie - you are so right about bone-in chicken breasts being more flavorful! Any additional handling of the chicken in the plant to remove skin/bone reduces the natural chicken flavor. I am glad you pointed this out!

[cl]

Valerie has a recipe online for Turkey Curry. That was the MOST DELICIOUS use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey I have ever eaten. EVER. This woman knows how to cook.

[jmizuhara]

Valerie. Love you, and your recipes. 😊