Sour Cream Onion Chicken: A Creamy, Savory Delight
A creamy and savory chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich sour cream and onion sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 120 milliliters chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 240 milliliters full-fat sour cream
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise to create four thinner pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Heat over medium-high until hot.
- Add chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter along with sliced onion. Cook gently for 10 to 15 minutes until onions soften and brown lightly.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Scrape the skillet bottom to lift any browned bits.
- Whisk in sour cream until smooth, warming gently for 2 minutes without boiling.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating pieces with sauce. Adjust seasoning and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Best served hot alongside rice or mashed potatoes.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated on the stovetop.