Sour Cream Onion Chicken (Print)

Tender chicken baked with a creamy sour cream and onion sauce for a flavorful weeknight meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sour Cream & Onion Sauce

04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - ½ cup mayonnaise
06 - ½ cup finely chopped green onions (plus extra for garnish)
07 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Topping

11 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - ½ cup crushed gluten-free crackers or potato chips (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Arrange seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, dry onion soup mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk. Whisk until completely smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Spread the sour cream and onion mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering completely.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the sauced chicken. Top with crushed crackers or potato chips if using for added crunch.
06 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is bubbly around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped green onions before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce keeps the chicken incredibly moist while baking, so no dry chicken ever
  • Its the kind of dinner that tastes like you spent hours when really you barely did anything
  • Everything comes together in one dish with minimal prep and maximum flavor payoff
02 -
  • The sauce will look thin going on but it thickens beautifully as it bakes so do not be tempted to add more soup mix
  • Using glass baking dish lets you see exactly when the edges start bubbling and getting golden
03 -
  • Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts if you have the extra time and patience
  • Smoked paprika in the sauce gives it this subtle depth nobody can quite put their finger on

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