Description
This Creamy Ranch Chicken and Gravy recipe features tender bite-sized chicken breasts cooked in a rich and savory ranch-flavored cream sauce. Perfectly seasoned and simmered to juicy perfection, this comforting dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Gravy
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: In a bowl, combine ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces thoroughly with the mixture. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Gravy: Using the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Next, stir in the condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, and ranch seasoning mix. Simmer the mixture gently while stirring continuously until the gravy is smooth, creamy, and heated through.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet with the gravy. Stir everything together to coat the chicken in the creamy sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb flavors and become tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth and rich. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions if desired. Serve hot paired with mashed potatoes or steamed rice for a hearty and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer gravy, or 2% milk for a lighter option.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the ranch seasoning and cream of chicken soup are gluten-free certified.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier variation.
