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Sour Cream Onion Chicken

Creamy Sour Cream Onion Chicken for Cozy Comfort Dinners

This Sour Cream Onion Chicken is a creamy and savory delight, perfect for cozy dinners with family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Halved for quicker cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning.
  • to taste salt For seasoning.
  • to taste black pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 1 medium onion Sliced.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 120 milliliters chicken broth Opt for low-sodium.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 240 milliliters full-fat sour cream Star ingredient.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Halve the boneless skinless chicken breasts lengthwise and season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Lower the heat, add remaining butter, cook sliced onions for 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Add minced garlic to the onions, sauté for 30 seconds to release aroma.
  5. Stir in chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, simmer for a couple of minutes.
  6. Whisk in sour cream until smooth; warm for 2 minutes without boiling.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and heat through.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken breasts are halved evenly and avoid high heat when adding sour cream to prevent curdling.

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