Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
This Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken is a rich and comforting baked dish featuring juicy chicken breasts covered in a creamy sour cream sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals, it’s indulgent, simple, and always satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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 oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, cornstarch, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well-blended.
- Place one slice of mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast.
- Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F/74°C) and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for spice.
- Mix in spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone or Swiss for a flavor twist.
- Add fresh parsley or basil after baking for freshness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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