Sour Cream Onion Chicken (Printable View)
Juicy chicken breasts baked in creamy sour cream and onion sauce for a comforting dinner.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Sour Cream & Onion Sauce
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - ½ cup finely chopped green onions, plus extra for garnish
07 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
→ Topping
11 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - ½ cup crushed gluten-free crackers or potato chips
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Arrange seasoned chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, dry onion soup mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk until completely smooth and well combined.
04 - Spread the sour cream and onion mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering completely.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sauced chicken. Top with crushed gluten-free crackers or potato chips for added crunch, if desired.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
07 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with additional chopped green onions and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes of active prep time
- The sauce keeps the chicken incredibly moist even if you accidentally overcook it slightly
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- Patting the chicken dry is crucial or the sauce slides right off during baking
- The internal temperature matters more than the time so use a meat thermometer
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- Chicken thighs stay even juicier if you do not mind bones
- A pinch of smoked paprika in the sauce adds depth