Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken delivers a comforting blend of juicy chicken and tangy ranch seasoning. Families will savor this simple yet delicious dinner that combines creamy textures with zesty ranch flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 filets
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bacon, trimmed of fat and diced
Seasonings and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, as needed
- 2 heaping tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 ounce (28 grams) packet Ranch seasoning mix, about 3 tablespoons
Wet Ingredients and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or canola oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane or minced
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Transform chicken breasts into thin, uniform slices approximately ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) thick using a meat tenderizer for even cooking.
- Create a seasoned coating by combining all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
- Thoroughly season chicken pieces with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both surfaces.
- Carefully coat each chicken slice in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring even coverage and gently shaking off excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, adding a combination of olive oil and unsalted butter until the mixture is sizzling.
- Sear chicken slices until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Remove chicken and set aside on a clean plate.
- Cook bacon in the same skillet until crisp and golden, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Reduce skillet heat and sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Lower heat and whisk together cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning mix until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Simmer sauce for 3 minutes, then reintroduce crumbled bacon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece.
- Cover skillet partially and warm chicken through for approximately 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or golden-baked potatoes.
Notes
- Prep chicken carefully by slicing and tenderizing to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Seasoning blend with flour, Italian herbs, and Parmesan creates a delicious crispy coating that locks in moisture.
- Bacon adds rich, smoky flavor and provides an extra layer of deliciousness to the creamy sauce.
- Low and slow sauce simmering helps blend flavors and prevents separation of dairy ingredients.
- Quick cooking method guarantees juicy chicken without drying out the meat.
- Versatile dish pairs perfectly with potato sides for a complete, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 582 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg