Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken Recipe (Print Version)
Smothered cheesy sour cream chicken with tender chicken breasts in creamy sauce. Easy comfort food recipe ready in 35 minutes.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free Option
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
02 -
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 -
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Creamy Base
04 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
05 -
1 cup sour cream
06 -
1 cup chicken broth
→ Cheese & Seasonings
07 -
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
08 -
1 teaspoon salt
09 -
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Finishing Touches
11 -
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
12 -
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Pound chicken breasts to 3/4 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
02 -
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to plate.
03 -
In same skillet, melt cream cheese over medium heat. Gradually whisk in sour cream until smooth.
04 -
Slowly add chicken broth while whisking. Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
05 -
Return chicken to skillet, nestle into sauce. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
06 -
Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Always use room temperature dairy to prevent sauce from curdling—I learned this after several kitchen disasters.
02 -
This reheats beautifully on the stovetop with a splash of broth, but avoid the microwave as it can separate the sauce.
03 -
Boneless thighs work wonderfully instead of breasts and are actually more forgiving if you're worried about overcooking.
04 -
Freshly shredded cheese melts much smoother than pre-packaged, creating that silky sauce texture we're after.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
meat mallet
03 -
whisk
04 -
meat thermometer
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 485
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 8g
Protein: 48g