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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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4.6 from 114 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious ranch-flavored cream sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and onion powder, this dish is easy to prepare on the stovetop and makes for a comforting and flavorful 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
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

  1. Slice and tenderize the chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2-3 thinner pieces. If needed, pound them gently with a meat tenderizer until about ½ inch thick to ensure even cooking and juiciness.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly on both sides. Brush one side of each piece with melted butter, making sure the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the chicken prematurely.
  3. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until a nice golden brown crust forms. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix to the same skillet. Stir continuously until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce starts to bubble gently. Allow it to reduce and thicken for about 5 minutes.
  5. Simmer the chicken in the sauce: Return the seared chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top, then partially cover the skillet with a lid. Let the chicken simmer gently for about 10 minutes so it heats through and soaks up the flavors.
  6. Serve: For an extra comforting meal, serve the creamy ranch chicken alongside baked potatoes, spooning additional sauce over the potatoes for added richness.

Notes

  • Make sure the chicken pieces are patted dry before seasoning to help develop a better sear.
  • If you prefer thicker sauce, reduce it slightly longer before adding the chicken back to the pan.
  • The sour cream should be at room temperature to help it blend smoothly into the sauce without curdling.
  • Substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a slightly different flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken, ranch chicken recipe, creamy chicken skillet, seared chicken with ranch sauce, easy dinner recipes, stovetop chicken dish

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