Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe offers a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, creamy ranch-flavored sauce made with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk. The dish is infused with Italian seasoning and onion powder, delivering comforting, savory flavors that the whole family will enjoy in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ounce Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thinner pieces and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring better searing.
- Season the chicken: Evenly season both sides of the chicken slices with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper according to taste for balanced flavor.
- Butter the chicken: Brush one side of each chicken slice with the melted butter to enhance browning and add richness during cooking.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken slices, buttered side down first, until they are golden brown on each side. Once cooked, set the chicken aside temporarily.
- Make the creamy ranch sauce: In the same skillet, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and Ranch seasoning mix. Stir to incorporate all ingredients, then bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer the chicken in sauce: Return the seared chicken slices to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer gently until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Notes
- For thicker sauce, reduce the milk to 1 cup or cook the sauce a few extra minutes to your desired consistency.
- Use full-fat sour cream for a richer texture; low-fat versions may thin the sauce.
- Serve the dish over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up the creamy ranch sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- For a low-sodium option, use reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup and adjust salt accordingly.
