Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe – Easy Skillet Meal Packed with Flavor
Creamy Ranch Chicken is an easy skillet meal featuring tender chicken and a zesty, creamy Ranch sauce. Serve with vegetables or baked potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 large boneless/skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons melted butter
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup sour cream at room temp
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken into 2-3 thinner slices, pound to ½ inch thickness if needed.
2. Pat chicken dry and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Brush with melted butter.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. Combine cream of chicken soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and Ranch seasoning in the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Reduce sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes. Return chicken, spoon sauce on top.
6. Partially cover and cook 10 minutes to let chicken absorb flavors. Serve warm.
Notes
Use Ranch seasoning mix, not dip mix.
Add frozen vegetables if desired, cook thoroughly.
For smaller chicken breasts, use 3-4 instead of 2.
Optional toppings: crispy bacon, shredded cheese, chopped herbs.
Store in airtight containers: 3 days refrigerated or up to 3 months frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg