Description
This Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and simmered in a creamy, savory sauce made with sour cream, garlic, and caramelized onions. It's an easy skillet dish that delivers rich flavor and a comforting texture, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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 full-fat sour cream
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Pan and Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Sauté Onions: Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and sliced onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened and lightly browned, about 10-15 minutes. Adjust heat to avoid burning and promote slow caramelization.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate flavor.
- Make Sauce: Stir in sour cream until the sauce is smooth. Heat gently for a couple of minutes, making sure the sauce does not bubble to avoid curdling.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth to loosen it.
- Use full-fat sour cream for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Cook the onions slowly on medium or medium-low heat to ensure proper caramelization without burning.
- Chicken can be served with rice, mashed potatoes, or a green vegetable for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
