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Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken

  • Author: Eleanor
  • Total Time: 45–50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A creamy, cheesy, and savory chicken bake that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy sour cream sauce and three kinds of melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining guests.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–7 ounces each)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For the Sour Cream Sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 teaspoon fresh)

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp recommended)

  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  • Season Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Arrange in the baking dish.

  • Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  • Smother Chicken: Spread sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.

  • Add Cheese: Sprinkle cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan over the top.

  • Bake: Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cheese is golden and bubbly.

  • Rest & Garnish: Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or chives. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.

  • For extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the sour cream mixture.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner / Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 950 mg
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 46 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg

Keywords: smothered cheesy sour cream chicken, creamy baked chicken, chicken with sour cream sauce

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