Description
Ranch Chicken and Gravy is a comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dining table. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy ranch-flavored gravy, perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The rich flavors paired with cheesy mashed potatoes create an unforgettable meal that everyone will love. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is both family-friendly and versatile, allowing you to serve it over rice or pasta for a unique twist. Enjoy the simplicity of this delicious comfort food that guarantees smiles around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken cutlets or breasts (pounded to 1/4 inch thick)
- 1.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup with herbs (10.5 oz)
- 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)
- shredded cheese (gruyere, fontina, or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop russet potatoes into chunks. Boil in cold water until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Set aside.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add cream of chicken soup, milk, Ranch seasoning, onion powder, and optional herbs; simmer gently.
- Combine Chicken and Gravy: Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Mash the Potatoes: Drain potatoes and mash with half and half, softened butter, garlic powder, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Spoon cheesy mashed potatoes onto plates and top with ranch chicken smothered in gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg