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This creamy ranch chicken is pure deliciousness, and ready in mere minutes. Chicken breasts are baked to perfection in a rich, tangy ranch cream sauce. Trust me, this one-pan wonder is about to become your new go-to for weeknight dinners!

See recipe card below for full list of measurements, ingredients, and instructions.

Why This Recipe is So Good

  • One of the easiest dinner recipes ever! With only 5 minutes of prep, everything bakes together in one dish. 
  • I adore this because it’s truly family-friendly comfort food. That creamy, garlicky ranch sauce is like a warm hug on a plate. Even picky eaters can’t resist this golden, bubbling goodness that pairs perfectly with Instant Pot Jasmine Rice, Roasted Carrots and Potatoes, or go healthy with Roasted Kale!
  • We’re using real sour cream, quality chicken, and pantry staples you probably already have. This creamy chicken ranch dish is made with ingredients that deliver incredible flavor without breaking the bank.

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What You Need to Know Before You Start

  • Quickly pound those chicken breasts to about 1-inch thickness for the most even cooking. Uneven chicken means some parts get overcooked while others stay underdone. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin between plastic wrap—this step alone will transform your results!
  • A good rule is ¾ teaspoon salt per pound of chicken, plus generous pepper and garlic powder. Work that seasoning into the meat by massaging it in, don’t just sprinkle and hope for the best.
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness and aim for 165°F as your target. Don’t guess – that’s how you end up with dry chicken! Insert it into the thickest part, and you’ll nail it every time.
  • You absolutely must let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking. I know it’s tempting to dig right in, but this step locks in all those delicious juices. If you cut immediately, you’ll lose all the amazing juices and tenderness we’re going for

Recipe Variations

Make it Lighter: Substitute Greek yogurt for half the sour cream and use reduced-fat cream of chicken soup.

Add Vegetables: Toss in baby potatoes, carrots, or green beans around the chicken before baking for a complete one-pan meal.

Spice it Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the cream mixture for a gentle kick.

Herb it Up: Mix in fresh dill, thyme, or rosemary with the ranch seasoning for extra delicious herb flavor.

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Creamy ranch chicken in white baking dish with golden bubbling sauce and fresh parsley garnish
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik

Creamy Ranch Chicken

Prep 5 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Total 40 minutes
This creamy ranch chicken recipe is destined to be your new favorite easy dinner recipe. Chicken breasts are baked to perfection in a rich, tangy ranch cream sauce and can feed the entire family!
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Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • medium mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts  (about 6-8 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and freshly cracked black pepper

For the Creamy Ranch Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning

For Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley or chives

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder on both sides.
    Raw chicken breasts seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic powder in baking dish
  • Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish in single layer without overlapping.
  • Whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1 can cream of chicken soup, and 1 packet ranch seasoning until smooth.
    Creamy ranch sauce ingredients being whisked together in glass bowl
  • Pour sauce mixture evenly over chicken breasts.
    Chicken breasts covered in creamy ranch sauce ready for oven
  • Bake 30-40 minutes or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and sauce is bubbling and golden.
  • Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Make it Keto: This recipe is naturally keto-friendly! Each serving has only 9g net carbs. To make it even more keto, skip the cream of chicken soup and make your own sauce with heavy cream, chicken broth, and xanthan gum as a thickener.
Make it Paleo: Replace the sour cream with full-fat coconut cream and use homemade ranch seasoning (dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper). Skip the cream of chicken soup and use coconut cream with chicken broth instead.
Make it Whole30: Use compliant ranch seasoning (check labels!) and replace both the sour cream and cream of chicken soup with full-fat coconut milk. Season generously since you’ll lose some flavor depth without the processed ingredients.
Make it Dairy-Free: Substitute the sour cream with cashew cream or full-fat coconut cream. For the cream of chicken soup, use a dairy-free version or make your own with coconut milk and chicken broth.
Chicken Thighs: You can substitute bone-in, skin-on thighs for chicken breasts. Just increase the cooking time to 45-50 minutes and make sure they reach 175°F internal temperature.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat gently in 350°F oven until warmed through.

Approximate Information for One Serving

Calories: 398calProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1210mgPotassium: 545mgTotal Carbs: 13gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 13gVitamin A: 531IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimers
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik

In addition to being a certified health coach, certified yoga instructor, and mom of 3, Cheryl is also the recipe developer, editor-in-chief, food photographer, and passionate foodie behind 40 Aprons. Having spent the last 10+ years as a food blogger, she's become known for her flavorful recipes, detailed instructions, gorgeous photography, and down-to-earth approach to food and cooking in general.

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