Description
Discover the ultimate Sour Cream and Onion Chicken, a quick and easy oven‑baked dinner that combines tender chicken breasts with a velvety sour cream and sweet onion sauce. This 4‑serving recipe uses simple pantry staples like beef broth and vegetable oil, delivering a rich, creamy flavor perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a comforting, family‑friendly meal that looks great on Pinterest and satisfies every craving.Adds flavor to any meal instantly now
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, brown both sides for about 5 minutes each.
- Remove skillet, spread sour cream over chicken, pour beef broth around.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add a pinch of smoked beef chorizo with the onion. Substitute Greek yogurt for half the sour cream for a tangier taste. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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