Description
Sour Cream Onion Chicken is a delicious and creamy baked chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts smothered in a savory sour cream and onion soup mix sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make dinner offers a comforting blend of flavors that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream and onion soup mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Season and Heat Chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet and brown for 3-4 minutes on each side, creating a nice golden crust.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Move the browned chicken breasts into a baking dish, arranging them evenly.
- Add Sauce: Pour the sour cream and onion soup mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the sour cream mixture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and serve the sour cream onion chicken hot. Enjoy your flavorful dinner!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the sour cream mixture.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use reduced-fat sour cream and low-fat cheddar cheese.
- Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
