Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce
Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce is a creamy, savory dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal. With tender chicken simmered in a velvety sour cream sauce, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Impress your guests with its rich flavors and delightful presentation that’s sure to make everyone’s taste buds sing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until onions are translucent.
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, chicken broth, thyme, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Serve with rice or pasta, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: To customize, substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. Add fresh herbs like dill or basil for extra flavor. Ensure the sauce simmers longer for deeper flavor.