Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sour cream and cheese sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer, pounding or butterflying them if necessary.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and cornstarch or flour.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon the creamy sauce over and around the chicken, then sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for 25–35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden brown.
Notes
To lighten the dish, consider using Greek yogurt and low-fat cheese substitutes. Pair with a salad or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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