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Smothered Sour Cream Chicken

A creamy and comforting one-pan chicken dish smothered in a rich sour cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Chicken Breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 0.5 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream until well combined and smooth.
  • Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
  • Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this smothered sour cream chicken with your favorite sides like rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.