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Creamy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Recipe: A Comforting One-Pan Dinner You’ll Make Again and Again First Image

Creamy Garlic Chicken


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  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Delicious creamy garlic chicken made with boneless skinless chicken breasts, onions, and a rich sour cream sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0 tsp garlic powder
  • 0 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 4–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until soft and lightly caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onions, stirring for 30 seconds.
  5. Slowly pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Reduce heat to low and whisk in sour cream until smooth. Do not boil.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce. Simmer gently 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with rice or pasta.
  • For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg