Description
Sour Cream and Onion Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce, making it perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, allowing you to impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. The flavorful blend of sautéed onions, garlic, and sour cream creates an irresistible sauce that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or vegetables. Whether you’re hosting a special dinner or looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this recipe offers versatility and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sliced onion. Sauté until softened and browned (10-15 minutes), then add minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in sour cream until smooth; heat gently without boiling.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 101mg