Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
A comforting and easy baked dish made with chicken, creamy sour cream, and melty cheese, perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the sour cream mixture over the chicken breasts and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is golden.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, vegetables, or pasta to enjoy the creamy sauce. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesy chicken, baked chicken, sour cream chicken, comfort food, easy recipe