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Creamy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

Tender chicken breasts in a luxuriously tangy and savory sour cream and onion sauce, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 415

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5-2 lbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Creamy Sour Cream and Onion Sauce
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream at room temperature
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped, plus more for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Oven-Safe Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Add sliced onion and cook for 6-8 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Whisk in room-temperature sour cream and Parmesan cheese until a smooth, creamy sauce forms.
  6. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer covered on low heat for 15-18 mins, until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh chives. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with more chives and fried onions before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure sour cream is at room temperature to prevent curdling. Chicken can be substituted with boneless, skinless thighs. Sauce will thicken upon standing.