Description
This Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with sautéed onions, garlic, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and rich sour cream. It’s a comforting and simple dinner that pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
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 sour cream full-fat
- Fresh chopped parsley optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the skillet: Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to a skillet. Heat over medium-high for a few minutes until hot.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
- Sauté the onions: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if needed to avoid burning.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a spatula.
- Create the sauce: Stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth. Heat through gently for a couple of minutes without allowing it to bubble to prevent curdling.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out by adding a little more chicken broth.
- Cooking the onions slowly over medium to medium-low heat ensures they caramelize without burning.
- Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 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: 100 mg
