Description

This Delicious Smothered Sour Cream Chicken is a rich, comforting meal featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a creamy sour cream sauce, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan. It’s packed with flavor from basil, oregano, and garlic—perfect for a cozy dinner any night of the week.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (not powdered)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (not powdered)
Chopped parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.

2. Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

3. In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and cornstarch until well combined.

4. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.

5. Top each chicken breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

6. Spoon the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken.

7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.

8. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly.

9. Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve over rice if desired.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free cornstarch and ensure all other ingredients are not cross-contaminated.

Serve this chicken over rice, mashed potatoes, or even steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Leftovers reheat beautifully and stay moist thanks to the sour cream sauce.