Creamy Ranch Chicken and Gravy
Creamy Ranch Chicken and Gravy is a simple stovetop dinner made in one skillet with tender chicken and a rich, savory gravy. It’s quick to make, big on comfort, and made for spooning over mashed potatoes, rice, or anything that needs gravy. This is an easy weeknight meal that tastes like you tried harder than you did.
Servings: 4
Calories: 453kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 1 cup milk whole or 2% recommended
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 packet
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cut the chicken in bite size pieces. In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Sear for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Alternate Method: If you prefer, you can season the whole chicken breasts first, sear them on both sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side), let them rest for 5 minutes, and then cut them into bite-sized pieces. This method also works well and can help retain more juices within the chicken.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup, 1 cup milk, and 1 packet ranch seasoning mix. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, and mix into the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through and tender.
- Stir in ½ cup sour cream until the gravy is smooth and creamy. Stir until the sour cream is well incorporated.
- Garnish with some fresh parsley or green onions and serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
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Notes
- If the gravy gets too thick, don’t panic. Stir in a splash of milk until it loosens up. It thickens as it sits.
- Keep the heat low when adding sour cream. High heat can cause it to separate, and nobody wants broken gravy.
- Taste before adding more salt. Ranch seasoning and soup both bring salt, so it’s best to check before adjusting.
- This is best served right away. Leftovers are great, but fresh off the stove is when the gravy really shines.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 2030mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg
