Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken Breasts
A decadent dish featuring chicken breasts topped with a creamy mixture of sour cream and cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the sour cream, shredded cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear them in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish and generously spread the creamy mixture over the top of each breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot and enjoy the creamy goodness!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano for about an hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg