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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Zoe
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful ranch-infused creamy sauce. Perfectly seasoned and cooked on the stovetop, this dish pairs beautifully with baked potatoes or your favorite side, making it a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.

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

  1. Slice and Tenderize the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into 2-3 thinner pieces each, aiming for about ½ inch thickness. If necessary, pound them gently with a meat tenderizer to ensure even thickness for optimal cooking and plump texture.
  2. Season and Butter the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and salt and pepper evenly on both sides. Brush one side of each piece generously with melted butter, making sure the butter isn’t too hot to avoid cooking the chicken prematurely.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, sear the chicken pieces butter-side down first for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden brown crust forms. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Prepare 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 to combine all the ingredients, scraping any browned bits from the pan to incorporate flavor. Let the sauce gently bubble and reduce for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of the chicken to coat.
  6. Simmer and Absorb Flavors: Partially cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let the chicken simmer in the creamy ranch sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing it to heat through thoroughly and absorb the rich flavors.
  7. Serve: For a delicious presentation, serve the creamy ranch chicken with baked potatoes and spoon additional sauce over the top. This dish is satisfying and flavorful, perfect for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • You can pound the chicken slices for even thickness to ensure thorough cooking.
  • Make sure the butter isn’t too hot when brushing on chicken to prevent premature cooking.
  • Searing the chicken in batches helps avoid overcrowding the pan for a better crust.
  • Using sour cream at room temperature helps the sauce blend more smoothly.
  • Partially covering the skillet during simmering preserves moisture while allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • This dish pairs excellently with baked potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Skillet Chicken, Dinner Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner

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