Description
This Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken is a rich and creamy baked chicken dish featuring tender cutlets topped with a flavorful blend of sour cream, parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Sauce & Topping
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Make sour cream mixture: In a bowl, combine the sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder, mixing thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
- Prepare chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place them evenly in a large baking dish. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble dish: Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken cutlets, ensuring full coverage. Then, top the mixture with the shredded mozzarella cheese for a cheesy finish.
- Bake chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F (74˚C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top after baking.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a lower-fat version, use low-fat sour cream and part-skim mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sour cream chicken, cheesy chicken bake, baked chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, creamy chicken casserole
