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Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

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This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich and flavorful ranch-infused cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and cooked in a buttery olive oil skillet, this comforting dish offers a delightful balance of creamy texture and savory spices, making it a great main course for any dinner occasion.

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. can 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 Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2 to 3 thinner pieces about ½ inch thick. If needed, use a meat tenderizer to even out the thickness to ensure even cooking and that the chicken plumps up nicely.
  2. Season and Butter the Chicken: Pat the chicken slices completely dry. Sprinkle both sides evenly with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Brush one side of each piece gently with melted butter, ensuring the butter is not too hot to prevent cooking the chicken prematurely.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, sear the chicken slices for 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden brown crust forms. Once seared, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Make the Sauce: Using the same skillet, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, and onion powder. Stir the ingredients together over medium heat until fully combined. Allow the sauce to bubble gently and reduce slightly for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece. Partially cover the skillet to create a gentle simmer so the chicken can heat through and absorb the sauce flavors. Cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Serve: Optionally, serve the creamy ranch chicken alongside baked potatoes, spooning extra sauce over the top of the potatoes for added flavor and richness.

Notes

  • For extra tenderness, pound the chicken slices evenly before cooking.
  • You can substitute cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream sauce for a fresher taste.
  • Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning mix based on your preferred flavor intensity.
  • Serve over rice or pasta as alternatives to baked potatoes.
  • Make sure the sour cream is at room temperature to blend smoothly into the sauce.

Keywords: Creamy Ranch Chicken, Pan-Seared Chicken, Ranch Chicken Recipe, Cream of Chicken Soup, Easy Dinner

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