Description
This Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and full-fat sour cream. It's a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying dinner, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
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 sour cream full-fat
- Fresh chopped parsley optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Pan and Cook Chicken: In a skillet, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat over medium-high heat for a few minutes until hot. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Sauté Onions: Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter along with sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning and promote even caramelization.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits for added flavor.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream until smooth and heat through gently for a couple of minutes, ensuring the sauce does not boil to avoid curdling.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add more chicken broth to reach desired consistency.
- Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Cooking chicken breast halves thinly helps ensure quick cooking and tender results.
- Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
- Serve this dish with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
