Baked Sour Cream Chicken

Baked Sour Cream Chicken

effortless and delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 375 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

448
Calories
16.2g
Fat
12.5g
Carbohydrates
62g
Protein
172mg
Cholesterol
715mg
Sodium
Baked Sour Cream Chicken

Recipe Description

This Baked Sour Cream Chicken recipe is as easy as throwing some chicken breasts into a baking dish. Still, the result is a flavorful, fork-tender dish that is simple enough to make on a busy weeknight. Topped with sour cream and herby bread crumb coating, these chicken breasts are tender and juicy with a rich and delicious serving sauce. Serve with the sautéed spinach, smashed brussels sprouts, or a starch like polenta, pasta, or rice for sopping up the sauce. So good!

Start with the chicken. Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness and place them into a pre-greased baking dish. Spread the sour cream evenly over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with the herb crumb mixture. Bake until fully cooked, and serve with a side of your choice! This is one of the most effortless and delicious ways to cook chicken breasts. Enjoy!

To make the Baked Sour Cream Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Baked Sour Cream Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    Step 1 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    Preheat the oven to 375 °F and spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Pound chicken

    2 min
    Step 2 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform ½-inch thickness and place into the prepared baking dish.

  3. 3

    Top with sour cream

    1 min
    Step 3 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    Spread the sour cream evenly over the chicken.

  4. 4

    Prepare herb crumb mixture

    1 min
    Step 4 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon crushed Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle herb crumb mixture over chicken

    1 min
    Step 5 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    Sprinkle the prepared herb crumb mixture over the chicken breasts.

  6. 6

    Bake

    35 min
    Step 6 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    Bake for about 20-35 minutes until the inner temperature of the chicken reaches 165 °F.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Baked Sour Cream Chicken

    Serve alongside vegetables, pasta, or your favorite side dish. Enjoy!

This super easy Baked Sour Cream Chicken recipe is an awesome weeknight dish made with just a few simple ingredients. Tender and juicy chicken breasts are smothered in sour cream and then topped with herby bread crumbs for a delicious crunch. Made it? Share a photo with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram — and don't forget to leave a comment below with your thoughts!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Ursula
November 26, 2024
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This Baked Sour Cream Chicken is a game changer. I made it for my friends last weekend and it was a hit. So simple but super tasty. The chicken was so juicy and the sauce was just perfect for dipping. I love how effortless it is to whip up. Def doing this again!

Olivia Turner
October 7, 2024
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Delicious! This recipe is a lifesaver for quick dinners after work. Loved it!

Fiona Williams
September 11, 2024
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Wow! This Baked Sour Cream Chicken was an absolute hit in my house! I made it for my husband’s birthday, and we both loved it! So simple to make, but such a rich flavor. Definitely going to be a regular in our meal rotation!

Laurent Dupont
April 24, 2024
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Magnifique ! Délicieux plat !

Gregory Smith
March 31, 2024
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Simply wow, man!

Diana
February 2, 2024
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Amazing! I made this Baked Sour Cream Chicken last night for my family, and they devoured it! The chicken was sooo tender, and the sauce was rich. Such a simple recipe to whip up on a busy night!

Sofia Martinez
February 1, 2024
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Hice el Baked Sour Cream Chicken para una cena con amigas y fue un éxito total. La receta es super sencilla y el pollo quedó delicioso. Me encantó como la crema y las hierbas se mezclan. Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo.

Amanda Johnson
December 30, 2023
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OMG! This Baked Sour Cream Chicken was a total hit at dinner. My kids cleaned their plates! It was super easy to whip up on a busy night. Def gonna make this again! 🍽️

Larry
November 16, 2023
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I made this Baked Sour Cream Chicken for my family last week, and it was a hit. The recipe was super easy and delicious. We paired it with pasta, and everyone loved the creamy sauce. I'll definitely be making it again soon.

Denny
October 16, 2023
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OMG! Delicious chicken! My kids loved it and even asked for seconds. It was super easy to prepair after a long day. This is officially our new family favorite recipe!

Charlie Green
August 7, 2023
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This Baked Sour Cream Chicken was simple yet delicious. Made it last night after a long day, and the family loved it. The sauce was rich, and I served it with some rice. Will definitely make again soon.

Victor
June 25, 2023
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Amazing!

Harry
January 29, 2023
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This Baked Sour Cream Chicken is simply great! I made it for my friends last weekend, and everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender, and the sauce was delish. It's super easy, perfect for a busy day. Totally recommend it!

Athina
November 16, 2022
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Well done! Approved!

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