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Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 packet onion soup mix (1 ounce)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken and sauté sliced onions in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in chicken broth, then add sour cream and onion soup mix until combined.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley.
  10. Serve hot alongside sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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