Description
Sour Cream Chicken is the ultimate comfort dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or family gatherings. The rich flavors of garlic, herbs, and spices create an aromatic experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika (preferably smoked)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken and set aside. Add minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in sour cream, chicken broth, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer on low for another 10 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg