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Creamy bacon ranch chicken served over fluffy white rice with crispy bacon garnish for an easy weeknight dinner recipe.

Ranch Chicken & Rice

This creamy Ranch Chicken and Rice recipe is an easy family dinner made with tender shredded chicken in a rich ranch cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds cooked shredded chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken
  • cooked bacon (a few slices chopped)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 10.5-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 3 cups cooked white rice optional, for mixing into the sauce
  • For Serving Optional
  • Cooked white rice
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. If using raw chicken, cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Shred with two forks. Rotisserie chicken works perfectly for a quick shortcut.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, onion powder, and ranch seasoning packet until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture into a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir frequently until completely melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to gently simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in the shredded chicken and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue cooking until the chicken is heated through.
(Option 1)
  1. Serve the creamy ranch chicken over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle bacon over top and serve!
(Option 2)
  1. For a one-pan meal, stir about 3 cups of cooked rice directly into the sauce until evenly coated.
(Option 3)
  1. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes for another comforting variation.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe incredibly fast and easy.
  • Full-fat cream cheese and sour cream produce the creamiest sauce.
  • The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of milk before serving.
  • Leftover cooked rice works great in this recipe.