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Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

Sour Cream and Onion Chicken for Comforting Weeknight Bliss

Enjoy a creamy and comforting Sour Cream and Onion Chicken, perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken (breasts or thighs) main protein source

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 1 medium onion (yellow or white) chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream optional for extra creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional for brightness

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Sauté chopped onions in a medium skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in sour cream until smooth; add heavy cream if using.
  • Arrange chicken in the baking dish, season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking. Use room temperature sour cream to prevent curdling. Prepare the cream sauce ahead for convenience.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 560mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword chicken recipe, comfort food, creamy chicken, Easy Dinner, Sour Cream and Onion Chicken, weeknight meal
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