Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious ranch-infused cream sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it pairs wonderfully with baked potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2-3 thinner slices and pound with a meat tenderizer to about ½ inch thickness for even cooking and juiciness.
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken slices dry, then sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Brush one side of each slice with melted butter, ensuring the butter is not too hot.
- 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 the chicken and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine, bring to a gentle bubble, and let the sauce reduce slightly for 5 minutes.
- Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, partially cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes while the chicken absorbs the flavors and heats through.
- Serve: Serve warm with baked potatoes topped with the creamy ranch sauce, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use Ranch seasoning mix, not Ranch dip mix, for authentic flavor.
- Ranch seasoning adds zesty and savory notes without making the sauce taste like bottled ranch dressing.
- Add crispy crumbled bacon on top for extra flavor.
- Frozen vegetables can be added to the sauce when cooking—ensure they heat through before adding the chicken.
- If using smaller chicken breasts, use 3-4 pieces instead of 2 large.
- Try adding cheese and bacon for a Bacon Ranch Chicken variation.
- For a protein alternative, try Ranch Pork Chops.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freezing works well with baked potatoes and vegetables for easy reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
