Description
Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken delivers a luscious blend of tangy sour cream, melted cheese, and tender chicken breasts baked to perfection. This easy, crowd‑pleasing dinner comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for busy weeknights. The creamy sauce infuses the chicken with rich flavor while the golden cheese topping adds a satisfying crunch. Serve with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal that everyone will love. Garnish with parsley for fresh flavor..
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in baking dish and spread sauce.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil.
- Bake 25 minutes, remove foil, bake 10‑15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with herbs and serve.
Notes
- For a lower‑fat version
- use reduced‑fat sour cream and light cheese. Add sautéed mushrooms or a pinch of smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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