Creamy Ranch Chicken
Creamy Ranch Chicken is a comforting dish that features tender chicken smothered in a rich, creamy ranch-flavored sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts sliced into 2-3 thinner pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temp
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the chicken into 2-3 thinner slices and pound with a meat tenderizer if needed until half inch thick.
- Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle each side with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush one side of each piece with melted butter.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and Ranch seasoning mix. Stir until combined and let bubble gently for 5 minutes.
- Add chicken back to the skillet, spoon the sauce on top, cover partially, and heat through for about 10 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot, optionally paired with baked potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables, spooning sauce over your choice of sides.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider brining your chicken breasts in a saltwater solution for a few hours before cooking. Make sure the chicken breasts are similarly sized for even cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer after adding the chicken. This dish can be customized with vegetables like broccoli or spinach for added nutrition.