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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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4.5 from 130 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful ranch-infused cream sauce. Searing the chicken ensures a golden crust, while simmering it in the sauce lets it soak up those delicious flavors. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served over your favorite sides, such as baked potatoes.

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. Slice and Prepare the Chicken: Begin by slicing each chicken breast into 2-3 thinner slices, aiming for about ½ inch thickness. If needed, use a meat tenderizer to even out the thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and remain juicy.
  2. Season and Butter the Chicken: Pat the chicken slices completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush one side of each piece gently with the melted butter, making sure the butter isn’t too hot to avoid cooking the chicken prematurely.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Sear each side for 4-5 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust. Once seared, remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and the ranch seasoning mix. Stir well to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for added flavor.
  5. Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce bubble gently and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to thicken the sauce.
  6. Return Chicken to Skillet: Nestle the seared chicken slices back into the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken to coat it well.
  7. Final Cooking and Flavor Absorption: Partially cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low or medium-low, and let the chicken cook through and soak up the sauce flavors for about 10 minutes.
  8. Serve: Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot, optionally paired with baked potatoes, using the remaining sauce to spoon over for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, cover the chicken with plastic wrap and pound it evenly before slicing.
  • Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it reduce a bit longer before adding the chicken back in.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken, chicken breasts, creamy ranch sauce, easy chicken dinner, stovetop chicken, ranch seasoning, comfort food

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