Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and full-fat sour cream. Perfect for a comforting and quick stovetop dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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. Sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Pan and Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. When hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- Sauté Onions: Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, then add the sliced onions. Sauté the onions for 10-15 minutes until they soften and turn lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat as needed to avoid burning.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan to add flavor.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the sour cream and mix until the sauce is smooth. Heat gently for a couple of minutes, being careful not to let it boil to prevent curdling.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cutting the chicken breasts thin helps them cook evenly and quickly.
- Be careful when heating the sour cream sauce; avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
- Adjust the sauté time of onions based on their thickness to get a perfect caramelization without burning.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
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