Description

Creamy Ranch Chicken features tender, lightly seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful ranch-infused cream sauce. This comforting stovetop dish combines Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, and a creamy blend of sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and milk for a deliciously velvety sauce perfect for serving alongside baked potatoes or your favorite 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

Slice and Pound the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2-3 thinner pieces about ½ inch thick. Pound with a meat tenderizer if needed to even out thickness and ensure the chicken cooks evenly and remains tender.
Season and Butter the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces completely dry. Sprinkle both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush one side of each piece with melted butter, making sure 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. In batches, sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crusty. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
Prepare the Sauce: Using the same skillet, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir well to combine all ingredients into a smooth sauce. Allow the sauce to bubble gently and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken pieces to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Partially cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to soak up the creamy ranch goodness.
Serve: Serve the creamy ranch chicken hot, optionally alongside baked potatoes with extra sauce spooned over for a delicious finishing touch.

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are patted dry before seasoning to help the seasoning adhere better and promote a better sear.
If you prefer less buttery flavor, you can reduce or omit the melted butter brushed on the chicken.
Use a meat tenderizer to get uniform thickness to avoid uneven cooking.
For a thicker sauce, you can let it reduce longer or add a small slurry of cornstarch and water.
This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or baked potatoes to soak up the creamy sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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