Description
Creamy ranch chicken brings comfort right to your dinner table, merging zesty seasoning with tender protein. Succulent chicken breasts bathed in a rich, herbed sauce promise a satisfying meal that delivers classic American flavor without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 ounce (3 tablespoons) Ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by slicing them into thin, uniform pieces and gently tapping with a meat mallet to ensure even thickness, creating a consistent cooking surface.
- Generously season chicken pieces with Italian seasoning blend, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding of olive oil and of unsalted butter to create a flavorful cooking base.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken pieces into the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove perfectly cooked chicken from skillet and set aside on a clean plate, keeping warm and preserving the delicious browned bits in the pan.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and pour in condensed cream of chicken soup, whole milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix.
- Whisk ingredients thoroughly, scraping pan’s bottom to incorporate those flavorful browned bits, creating a rich and creamy sauce with smooth consistency.
- Allow sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it slightly thickens and develops a velvety texture.
- Return chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce, and cover to let flavors meld for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing sauce to further thicken and chicken to absorb additional flavor, ideal when accompanied by mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Tender chicken gets its flavor boost from a quick seasoning blend, ensuring each bite is packed with Italian-inspired herbs.
- Sautéing in butter and olive oil creates a golden exterior that locks in moisture and develops rich, caramelized notes.
- Creamy ranch sauce transforms from simple ingredients into a luxurious coating, blending convenience with homemade comfort.
- Simmering allows flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious dish that’s both easy and impressive.
- Resting the chicken before serving ensures juicy meat and allows the sauce to slightly thicken, maximizing taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg