Ranch Chicken – Creamy, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

This Ranch Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a rich ranch-flavored sauce. The seasoned chicken is seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a smooth and creamy sauce made with ranch seasoning, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The chicken takes on the delicious flavors of the sauce, making each bite a satisfying, mouthwatering experience.

Ingredients

For the 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
  
  

For the 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
  
  

Directions

1. Season and Sear the Chicken:
   
   

   • Slice the chicken into 2-3 thinner slices. You may also pound them with a meat tenderizer to ensure they’re about ½ inch thick.
     
     

   • Season both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
     
     

   • Brush one side of each chicken piece with melted butter (make sure it’s not too hot).
     
     

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden brown crust develops. Remove and set aside.
     
     

2. Make the Sauce:
   
   

   • In the same skillet, add the cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.
     
     

   • Allow the sauce to bubble and reduce for about 5 minutes.
     
     

3. Combine the Chicken and Sauce:
   
   

   • Add the seared chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to coat it evenly.
     
     

   • Partially cover the skillet and let the chicken heat through and absorb the flavors from the sauce for about 10 minutes.
     
     

4. Serve:
   
   

   • Serve the ranch chicken as-is, or for a heartier meal, pair it with baked potatoes and spoon the creamy sauce over each potato. Enjoy!
     
     

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 450 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 7g
  
  

• Protein: 42g
  
  

• Fat: 28g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 12g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 120mg
  
  

• Sodium: 800mg
  
  

• Potassium: 550mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 4g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 700 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 2mg
  
  

• Calcium: 180mg
  
  

• Iron: 2mg