Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to a golden crust and smothered in a rich, creamy ranch-flavored sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner, this dish is easy to prepare on the stovetop and pairs wonderfully with baked potatoes or your favorite side dishes.
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
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into 2-3 thinner slices each. If needed, pound the slices with a meat tenderizer to achieve about ½ inch thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and stay plump.
- Season and Butter: Pat the chicken slices dry completely. Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Brush one side of each piece with the melted butter, ensuring the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the chicken 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 each side develops a golden brown crust. Remove seared chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir well until fully combined and smooth.
- Simmer Sauce: Allow the sauce to bubble gently and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Chicken to Sauce: Return the seared chicken slices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken pieces to coat them well.
- Cook Together: Partially cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the ranch sauce for about 10 minutes. This allows the chicken to heat through fully and absorb the rich flavors of the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot, optionally over baked potatoes with sauce spooned generously on top for an extra comforting meal.
Notes
- Do not skip pounding the chicken slices if they are thick; this ensures even cooking and tenderness.
- Use room temperature sour cream for smooth incorporation into the sauce without curdling.
- Keep the skillet partially covered during the simmer to retain moisture but allow some evaporation for sauce thickness.
- This dish pairs beautifully with baked potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Creamy ranch chicken, skillet chicken recipe, ranch seasoning chicken, easy chicken dinner, creamy chicken skillet
