Description
Sour Cream Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and comforting baked chicken dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a savory sour cream mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and baked to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sour Cream Mixture
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheese blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for greasing the baking dish)
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sour Cream Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended to create a smooth, flavorful sauce.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sour cream layer. For extra cheesiness, you can mix some cheese into the sour cream mixture before spreading it.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. This allows the chicken to cook through while keeping it moist.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Garnish: Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish, then serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider mixing some shredded cheese into the sour cream mixture before spreading over the chicken.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with a cheese blend or mozzarella for a different taste and texture.
- Ensure chicken breasts are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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