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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

This Ranch Chicken recipe offers a quick and savory meal made with a creamy sauce infused with zesty Ranch seasoning. It pairs perfectly with vegetables and baked potatoes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with vegetable or canola oil

Sauce

  • 1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix about 3 tablespoons
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Season and Sear the Chicken:

  • Slice each chicken breast into 2-3 thin pieces. If necessary, gently pound them with a meat tenderizer to ensure uniform thickness, approximately ½ inch.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Lightly brush one side with melted butter, ensuring it’s not too hot.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Place 2-3 pieces of chicken into the pan, buttered side down, leaving space between each. Sauté for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Pro Tip: Adjust the heat as needed during cooking. Add more oil if necessary. Allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for the best crust; it will release from the pan once the crust forms.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • Remove any excess oil from the skillet. Over medium heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, and onion powder. Stir the mixture until well incorporated.
  • Let the sauce simmer and reduce gently for about 5 minutes.
  • Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece.
  • Partially cover the skillet and let the chicken heat through for around 10 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors from the sauce.

Notes

Optional Serving Suggestion:
Serve alongside baked potatoes, and drizzle some of the flavorful sauce over the potatoes for an extra delicious touch!