Description
A creamy and flavorful Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich sour cream and caramelized onion sauce. Perfect for a comforting and quick dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
Sauce
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- Fresh chopped parsley optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat pan and cook chicken: Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté onions: Lower heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add sliced onions and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes, adjusting heat to prevent burning.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze pan: Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor.
- Make sauce: Stir in sour cream until smooth, gently heating the sauce for a couple of minutes without letting it bubble to prevent curdling.
- Combine and serve: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth to reach the desired consistency.
- For extra richness, use full-fat sour cream as recommended.
- Cooking onions low and slow prevents burning and develops natural sweetness.
- Ensure the sauce stays on low heat while adding sour cream to avoid curdling.
- Serve with rice, potatoes, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
