Sour cream isn’t just for baked potatoes, and Baked Sour Cream Chicken is here to prove it! This super easy, 30-minute main dish will thrill anyone who bites into its delicious flavors, and the fluffy sour cream is to thank for that! The juicy, tender chicken breasts are smothered in the creamy goodness and then topped with breadcrumbs and spices for a nice crunch and added yumminess. Baked (goodbye, messy grease everywhere from frying!) and served with any side your heart and belly desire, Baked Sour Cream Chicken is a tasty example of sour cream’s versatility!
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, and pounded until 1/2-inch flat
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, or crispy rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease an 11×7-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4 –Spread the sour cream over the chicken.
Step 5 –In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the chicken.
Step 7 –Bake the coated chicken until cooked through and an instant thermometer inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve.
