Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy ranch sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe blends the zesty tang of ranch seasoning with creamy soup and sour cream for an indulgent yet easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and 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
- Season the Chicken: Slice the chicken into 2-3 thinner slices about ½ inch thick, pounding with a meat tenderizer if needed. Pat dry thoroughly and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush one side of each piece with melted butter, ensuring the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking prematurely.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken slices in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms. Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix over medium heat. Stir thoroughly to combine and simmer gently, allowing the sauce to bubble and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the seared chicken back into the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and partially cover the pan. Let the chicken heat through and absorb the flavors for about 10 minutes, ensuring it is cooked thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot, optionally with baked potatoes topped with extra sauce, or your favorite side vegetables.
Notes
- Be sure to use Ranch seasoning mix, not Ranch dip mix, as they have different flavors and uses.
- For those who are not big ranch fans, the seasoning adds a savory depth without making the dish taste like bottled ranch dressing.
- Add crispy crumbled bacon on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Frozen vegetables can be added to the sauce when combining the ingredients, allowing them to heat through before adding chicken.
- If using smaller chicken breasts, increase quantity to 3-4 pieces.
- Try variations such as Bacon Ranch Chicken or Ranch Pork Chops for alternative proteins and flavors.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. The dish freezes well, including with baked potatoes and vegetables.
- The nutritional information is an estimate per serving, with this recipe serving 4.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
