Description
Savory ranch chicken delivers a mouthwatering blend of zesty flavors and creamy textures. Succulent chicken breasts combine with tangy ranch seasoning, making dinner simple and delicious for home cooks craving comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, halved horizontally to make 4 filets
- 8 oz (226 g) bacon, trimmed of fat and diced
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper, as needed
- 2 heaping tbsps flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsps finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 oz (28 g) packet Ranch seasoning mix, about 3 tbsps
- 2 tbsps butter, melted
- 2 tbsps olive oil, or canola oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane or minced
- 10.5 oz (298 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Tenderize chicken breasts into uniform ½-inch slices using a meat mallet for consistent cooking.
- Create Coating: Mix all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish; season chicken with salt and pepper, then thoroughly coat in seasoned flour mixture.
- Sear Protein: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Bacon Preparation: Crisp bacon in the same skillet, drain on paper towels, and set aside.
- Develop Sauce Base: Reduce skillet heat, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant; whisk cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning mix into a smooth sauce.
- Finalize Dish: Simmer sauce for 3 minutes, add crumbled bacon, return chicken to skillet, and spoon sauce generously over each piece; warm through for 2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and plate alongside creamy mashed potatoes or golden-baked potatoes.
Notes
- Meat Tenderizing Tip: Slice chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Seasoning Strategy: Pat chicken dry before adding salt and pepper to help the coating adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Temperature Control: Use medium-high heat for perfect golden-brown searing without burning the delicate chicken or seasoned flour coating.
- Sauce Consistency Hack: Whisk sauce ingredients slowly and steadily to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy texture that clings perfectly to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg