Sour Cream Chicken – Plain Chicken
Sour Cream Chicken – chicken tenders seasoned with garlic & herb seasoning topped with sour cream, parmesan cheese, and crushed croutons. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice or buttery mashed potatoes, it’s a comforting meal that the whole family will love. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, sour cream chicken is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Baked Sour Cream Chicken
This Sour cream chicken is a total winner when it comes to comfort food! The chicken comes out super tender and juicy, smothered in a rich, creamy sauce that has just the right tang from the sour cream. As it bakes, all those flavors mix together perfectly, creating a deliciously satisfying dish. Each bite is packed with creamy goodness, making it hard to resist. Whether you serve it over fluffy rice or buttery mashed potatoes, you’ll want to soak up every bit of that tasty sauce. This easy chicken recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
How to Make Sour Cream Chicken
This casserole is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Season chicken tenderloins with garlic and herb seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken and cook for 2 minutes per side. Place chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and grated parmesan cheese – season with salt and black pepper to taste. Spread the sour cream mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle crushed croutons over the chicken and dot with cubed butter. Bake in a preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Garnish with parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use any chicken that you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins work great in this dish.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- I use Kinders Garlic & HerbSeasoning.
- Season chicken with your favorite herbs and spices – paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or onion powder.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick!
- For best results, use full-fat sour cream.
- I use Olive Garden croutons.
- You can substitute crushed ritz crackers.
- Can I make Sour Cream Chicken in advance? Yes. You can assemble the chicken and cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight before baking as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
What to Serve with Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
This chicken casserole is our go-to recipe for an easy weeknight meal. It only takes a minute to make and the whole family loves it! This is a creamy and flavorful dish that pairs well with a variety of sides to create a well-rounded meal.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of fluffy rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes, which soak up the delicious sauce perfectly.
- Steamed or roasted vegetables, such as green beans, broccoli, or carrots, add a pop of color and nutrition to your plate.
- A crisp green salad with mixed greens, cucumbers, and a light vinaigrette can provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the chicken.
- If you’re in the mood for something heartier, a side of buttery cornbread or garlic bread can complement the meal beautifully.
No matter what you serve alongside this dish, it is sure to be a hit! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some delicious recipes from the website:
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Sour Cream Chicken
Yield: 6 people
Sour Cream Chicken – chicken tenders seasoned with garlic & herb seasoning topped with sour cream, parmesan cheese, and crushed croutons. Perfectly paired with fluffy rice or buttery mashed potatoes, it’s a comforting meal that the whole family will love. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, sour cream chicken is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Preheat oven to 375º F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Season chicken tenderloins with garlic and herb seasoning.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken and cook for 2 minutes per side. Place chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and grated parmesan cheese – season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Spread the sour cream mixture over the chicken. Sprinkle crushed croutons over the chicken and dot with cubed butter.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Garnish with parsley.
- You can use any chicken that you have on hand. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or chicken tenderloins work great in this dish.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- I use Kinders Garlic & HerbSeasoning.
- Season chicken with your favorite herbs and spices – paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or onion powder.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little kick!
- For best results, use full-fat sour cream.
- I use Olive Garden croutons.
- You can substitute crushed ritz crackers.
- Can I make Sour Cream Chicken in advance? Yes. You can assemble the chicken and cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator overnight before baking as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Steph
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