Description

A warm, cheesy, and comforting chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a tangy sour cream sauce and topped with melted cheese. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
2 tablespoons butter (28g)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 150g)
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 cup sour cream (240ml), full-fat
1 cup chicken broth (240ml), low-sodium preferred
2 cups shredded cheese blend (200g) – sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack recommended
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15g) – or cornstarch for gluten-free option

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet, then sauté chopped onions until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic, stirring constantly to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to form a light roux.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Let sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until thickened, adding more broth if too thick.
Nestle seared chicken breasts back into the sauce. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Cover skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Use room temperature sour cream to prevent curdling. Don’t skip searing the chicken to lock in flavor. Add cheese off the heat to avoid grainy sauce. Customize cheese blend or add mushrooms/spinach for variation. Reheat leftovers gently with broth or milk to restore creaminess. Avoid freezing as sour cream sauces separate.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
Calories: 390
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 420
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 1
Protein: 38

Keywords: smothered chicken, cheesy chicken, sour cream chicken, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, creamy chicken