Description
Ranch Chicken and Gravy is a warm, comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and a creamy ranch-flavored gravy, creating a delightful meal your family will adore. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe offers rich flavors and satisfying textures, especially when served over cheesy mashed potatoes. With easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or an impressive meal for guests, Ranch Chicken and Gravy is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets or breasts
- 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup with herbs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 oz packet Ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 6 oz shredded cheese (gruyere, fontina, or mozzarella)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the seasoned chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in cream soup, milk, ranch seasoning, optional herbs, and sour cream until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until heated through.
- Boil peeled potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender; drain and mash with half-and-half, butter, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve the creamy ranch chicken over cheesy mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg