Description
Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken is a comforting baked chicken dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts topped with a rich mixture of sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and aromatic herbs. This creamy, cheesy casserole is baked to perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, perfect to serve over rice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, not powdered
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (not powdered), for topping
Sour Cream Mixture
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
Garnish
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Coat a 9×13 inch rectangular baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Sour Cream Mixture: In a bowl, combine the sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and corn starch. Mix well until smooth.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly spaced in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Mozzarella: Top each chicken breast with one slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Smother with Sour Cream Mixture: Spoon the sour cream and Parmesan mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering fully.
- Add Remaining Parmesan: Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top for extra flavor and crust.
- Bake: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. The chicken should be cooked through and the topping bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve the cheesy sour cream chicken over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust baking time based on the size and thickness of chicken breasts to ensure proper cooking.
- For a lower fat version, you can use reduced-fat sour cream and cheeses.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Make sure to grate Parmesan cheese fresh; powdered Parmesan can alter the texture of the sauce.
- Optional: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sour cream mixture for a subtle kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
