Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender slices of chicken breast seared to a golden brown and simmered in a rich, creamy ranch sauce made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served with baked potatoes or your favorite side.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2 to 3 thinner slices, aiming for about ½ inch thickness. If needed, pound the slices gently with a meat tenderizer to even out thickness for even cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken slices completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle each side with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush one side of each piece with melted butter, ensuring the butter is not too hot.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, sear the chicken slices for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir well to combine and let the sauce bubble gently while reducing slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken slices back into the skillet and spoon sauce over the chicken to coat well.
- Simmer and Heat Through: Partially cover the skillet with a lid. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb flavors and become heated through.
- Serve: Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot, optionally spooning extra sauce over baked potatoes or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Use Ranch seasoning mix specifically for this recipe—not ranch dip mix—as they have different flavors and uses.
- If you’re not a ranch fan, don’t worry: the seasoning adds zesty, savory notes without tasting like bottled ranch dressing.
- Crispy crumbled bacon makes a delicious crunchy topping to complement the creamy sauce.
- Add frozen vegetables directly to the sauce while it’s simmering to incorporate extra nutrition and flavor.
- If your chicken breasts are smaller, use 3 to 4 pieces instead of 2 large breasts.
- For a variation, try adding bacon and cheese, or swap chicken for pork chops for a tasty twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This dish freezes well, including when served with baked potatoes and vegetables for easy reheating meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
