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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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4.9 from 78 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast slices seared to a golden crust and simmered in a luscious, flavorful ranch-infused cream sauce. Perfectly balanced with Italian seasoning and a hint of onion powder, this comforting dish is ideal for an easy weeknight dinner served alongside baked potatoes or your favorite sides.

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

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into 2-3 thinner pieces, aiming for about ½ inch thickness. Use a meat tenderizer if needed to even out thickness and ensure the chicken cooks evenly and stays juicy.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken slices dry to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush one side of each piece with the 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 skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, sear the chicken slices for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Make the Sauce: Using the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir the ingredients together until fully combined and bring to a gentle bubble. Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  5. Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy ranch sauce over each piece. Partially cover the skillet with a lid and allow the chicken to heat through and absorb the flavors in the sauce for about 10 minutes.
  6. Serve: Optionally, serve the creamy ranch chicken with baked potatoes, spooning extra sauce over the potatoes for a delicious accompaniment. Enjoy immediately while hot.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the chicken slices are uniformly thin to cook evenly.
  • Melted butter brushed onto chicken before searing adds richness and helps achieve a golden crust.
  • If sauce thickens too much during simmering, add a splash of milk to adjust the consistency.
  • The sauce can be made a day ahead and gently reheated with the chicken before serving.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: creamy ranch chicken, ranch chicken recipe, creamy chicken breast, seared chicken with sauce, easy chicken dinner, creamy chicken skillet

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