Description
Sour Cream and Onion Chicken is a creamy, comforting skillet dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and smothered in a rich sauce made from sautéed onions, garlic, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and full-fat sour cream. This easy-to-make recipe delivers delicious layers of flavor and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
Sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner pieces. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Pan and Cook Chicken: Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Onions: Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter and sliced onion to the same skillet. Cook onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, approximately 10-15 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate flavor.
- Make Sauce: Stir in sour cream and cook gently for a couple of minutes until the sauce is smooth and heated through, avoiding boiling to prevent curdling.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, slicing chicken breasts into thinner pieces helps them cook through faster and more evenly.
- Be cautious not to overheat the sour cream sauce to prevent it from curdling; keep heat low and warm gently.
- Use fresh parsley as a garnish for a bright, fresh flavor that complements the creamy sauce.
- If preferred, substitute full-fat sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, though the sauce may be less rich.
