Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

close-up of sour cream chicken in a skillet

4.90 from 29 votes

Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

This sour cream and onion chicken recipe is a fun take on the classic flavors! Tender chicken breasts are pan-fried and smothered in an easy, rich, and creamy sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken with sour cream sauce, sour cream and onion chicken, sour cream chicken

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter divided
1 medium onion sliced
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sour cream full-fat
Fresh chopped parsley optional, to taste

Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 4 thinner pieces. Sprinkle them with the garlic powder and some salt & pepper.
To a skillet, add the olive oil and one tablespoon of the butter. Let the pan heat up over medium-high heat for a few minutes.
Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook it for about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's golden and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium, and add in the remaining butter and the onion. Sauté the onion until it's softened and lightly browned (about 10-15 minutes). Timing will vary depending on how thick you sliced the onion. You may need to turn the heat down further if it seems like it's burning vs. slowly browning.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the sour cream until you've got a smooth sauce, and let it heat through for a couple of minutes (ensure it doesn't bubble too much or else it could curdle).
Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon some sauce over top. Season with extra salt & pepper if needed, and serve immediately with some chopped parsley sprinkled over top.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth.
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