Description

Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with ranch seasoning. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe combines the savory taste of Italian herbs and butter-seared chicken with a luscious sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning, delivering satisfying homestyle flavors that pair beautifully with baked potatoes or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons melted butter
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

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2-3 thinner pieces about ½ inch thick. If needed, use a meat tenderizer to even out the thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and become plump.
Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken slices completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides evenly with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Brush one side of each piece with the melted butter, making sure it’s not too hot to avoid cooking the butter prematurely.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken slices in batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce: To the same skillet, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Let the sauce bubble gently over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken and reduce slightly.
Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken slices to the skillet, spooning the creamy ranch sauce over the top. Partially cover the skillet and let the chicken cook through in the sauce for about 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the chicken absorb the sauce.
Serve: Serve hot, ideally with baked potatoes or steamed vegetables, spooning extra creamy ranch sauce over the dish for maximum flavor.

Notes

Use Ranch seasoning mix specifically, not Ranch dip mix, as their flavors and intended uses differ.
This sauce enhances the chicken with zesty ranch flavors without tasting exactly like bottled ranch dressing.
Crispy crumbled bacon makes a delicious topping addition.
Frozen vegetables can be stirred into the sauce when adding other sauce ingredients and cooked through.
If using smaller chicken breasts, use 3-4 pieces instead of 2 large breasts.
For a twist, try adding bacon and cheese to create Bacon Ranch Chicken.
Try substituting pork chops for chicken for a different variation called Ranch Pork Chops.
This recipe can be found on page 115 of The Cozy Cookbook.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
It freezes well along with baked potatoes and vegetables for easy reheating.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 chicken breast with sauce)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 110mg