Smothered Sour Cream Chicken
A comforting dish of tender chicken breasts baked in a rich, creamy sauce of sour cream and cheese, combined with fresh herbs for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream Full-fat preferred for creaminess
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- to taste chopped parsley For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, ½ cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish in a single layer without overlapping.
- Lay a slice of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast.
Baking
- Spread the sour cream mixture over the chicken breasts until covered.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake uncovered in the oven for about 1 hour, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. You can also marinate the chicken in the sour cream mixture for a few hours or overnight before baking for enhanced flavor.