Sour Cream Chicken

Make the best Sour Cream Chicken with juicy baked chicken breasts, creamy sour cream sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. This easy family dinner is perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Resting Time10

Total Time55

Servings:

Calories: 411kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Seasoning mixture

2 teaspoons kosher salt or 1 teaspoon of table salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon coarse ground pepper

Chicken

2 chicken breasts boneless skinless, butterflied to make 4 thinner chicken breasts
1 cup mozzarella cheese freshly grated
1 ¼ cups full fat sour cream
½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Mix all the seasonings together in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture (3 ¼ teaspoons) and add the other half to a medium mixing bowl.
Lay the chicken in the baking dish in a single layer. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over top of all the chicken equally.
To the medium mixing bowl add the sour cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until blended.
Spread the mixture over top of the mozzarella cheese on the chicken.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 F at its thickest point.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired, and serve with a green veggie and bread.

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Notes

Use evenly sized chicken pieces: Thin, evenly sized chicken breasts cook more consistently and stay tender and juicy throughout.
Shred your own cheese: Freshly shredded mozzarella and parmesan melt smoother, taste better, and create a creamier sauce than pre-shredded cheese.
Choose full-fat sour cream: Full-fat sour cream gives the richest texture and helps prevent the sauce from becoming watery or separating while baking.
Cook to the right temperature: Chicken is perfectly cooked when it reaches 165°F at the thickest point, keeping it both safe and juicy.
Let it rest before serving: Giving the chicken a few minutes to rest helps the juices redistribute so every bite stays moist and flavorful.
Season generously: Chicken breasts need proper seasoning to stay flavorful beneath the creamy cheesy topping.
Avoid overbaking: Even with a creamy sauce, overcooked chicken can dry out quickly, so keep an eye on your baking time.
Use the right cut of chicken: Thick whole chicken breasts can take 50–60 minutes to cook. For best results, use thin-cut chicken breasts, chicken cutlets, or butterfly larger breasts for faster, more even baking.
Don’t worry about the sauce: The sauce may look slightly separated or thinner right out of the oven, but it will thicken as it cools. If needed, gently stir the sauce around the chicken with a spoon to bring it back together.
Brown the top for extra flavor: For a golden bubbly finish, sprinkle a little extra cheese over the top after removing the foil, then broil for a few minutes at the end.

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