Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the sour cream until well combined; simmer for a few extra minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them, then add shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover to melt for 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or use low-fat cheese for a healthier option. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg