Irresistibly Creamy Ranch Chicken & Gravy with Cheesy Mash
This Ranch Chicken & Gravy is a comforting dish with tender chicken simmered in velvety gravy, perfect for cozy dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
- pot
- masher
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or turkey cutlets as an alternative
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can replace with butter or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning dried herbs can be used
- 2 cloves Garlic fresh cloves preferred, garlic powder as substitute
For the Gravy
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup gluten-free version available
- 1 cup Milk any type or dairy-free alternative
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning homemade version recommended
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder fresh onions can be used
For the Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet Potatoes Yukon Gold can also be used
- 1/2 cup Half-and-Half substitute with milk or cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter non-dairy spreads as alternative
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese use your favorite cheese
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and season the chicken cutlets generously with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet with olive oil and butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup, milk, ranch seasoning, and onion powder. Heat until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer in the gravy for about 10 minutes.
- Boil peeled and chopped russet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Mash the drained potatoes with half-and-half, butter, shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Serve the chicken smothered in gravy over cheesy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Optional: Top with chopped fresh parsley for color.