Are you looking for a delicious, hearty meal that combines the comfort of creamy sauce with the savory goodness of chicken and bacon? Look no further! This Creamy Ranch Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, you can have this delightful dish on the table in just 35 minutes. Plus, it’s packed with flavor, making it perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
- 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 filets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, as needed
- 2 heaping tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or canola oil
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped to garnish (optional)
For The Sauce:
- 8 ounces bacon, trimmed of fat and diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane or minced
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix (about 3 tablespoons)
Directions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut each chicken breast into two thinner slices, resulting in four filets.
- Use a meat tenderizer to gently flatten the chicken to about ½ inch thick.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large pan or skillet, heat the oil and melted butter over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and discard excess fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the pan.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan; sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning mix to the pan. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Return the crispy bacon to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Partially cover the pan and let the chicken heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve the creamy ranch chicken with mashed or baked potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
This Creamy Ranch Chicken is the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. The combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy this delectable recipe and make sure to share it with your loved ones!
Feel free to leave a comment below if you try this recipe, and let me know how it turned out for you. Happy cooking!
Creamy Ranch Chicken
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken embodies the heart and soul of comfort food. It’s a dish where creamy, savory flavors intertwine with the tender juiciness of chicken breast, elevated by the crispiness of bacon and the rich depth of mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
For The Chicken:
2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally to make 4 filets
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper, as needed
2 heaping tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons olive oil, or canola oil
Fresh parsley, finely chopped to garnish, optional
For The Sauce:
8 ounces bacon, trimmed of fat and diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 large cloves garlic, grated on a Microplane or minced
10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup sour cream, at room temp
1 oz. packet Ranch seasoning mix, about 3 tablespoons
Instructions
Cut the chicken into thinner slices, about 2 slices per breast. Use a meat tenderizer to gently flatten the chicken to about ½ inch thick.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Mix flour, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken in this mixture, shaking off excess.
In a large pan or skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high until hot. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Cook bacon in the pan until crispy. Remove and discard excess fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low. Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, and Ranch seasoning mix. Stir to combine. Simmer for 3 minutes, then add bacon and cook for 2 more minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over. Partially cover and let the chicken heat through, about 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley. Serve with mashed or baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350