Description
Sour cream and onion chicken brings a zesty twist to your weeknight dinner lineup that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Crispy, tangy coating wraps tender chicken in creamy goodness, making this dish a total crowd-pleaser for your hungry family.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Oils and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pat 4 chicken breasts dry and season each thoroughly with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place chicken breasts into the hot skillet and sear for exactly 5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 cup sour cream with 1 entire packet of onion soup mix. Whisk until the mixture looks smooth and completely blended.
- Generously spread the sour cream mixture over the top of each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage with an even layer.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 22 minutes, checking that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley across the top for a bright, fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate in the sour cream mixture for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance the seasoning depth.
- Choose full-fat sour cream for a richer, more luxurious sauce that helps keep the chicken tender and moist.
- If avoiding dairy, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or a non-dairy alternative like coconut cream for similar texture.
- When checking chicken’s doneness, use a meat thermometer to ensure precise cooking without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg