Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast
An easy-to-make and flavor-packed chicken dish that is incredibly tender and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the sour cream, onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and cover it generously with the creamy mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in the creamy mixture for a couple of hours for extra tenderness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 150mg