If you're looking for a super tasty comfort meal then look no further. This crispy sour cream and onion chicken recipe is sure to hit the spot!
I love that this recipe is so simple and easy to prepare, making it perfect for those busy nights. The crispy sour cream chicken develops its own gravy-like sauce around the chicken as it cooks, which tastes incredible served over the top of each chicken breast or over some stuffing and mashed potatoes. Yum!
Serve your baked sour cream chicken for dinner any night of the week, and it's sure to be a hit just the same! Some great side dish options include Creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes and Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans.
Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy and delicious. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this dish is PACKED with flavor and juicy chicken that the whole family can enjoy.
- It's filling. We always have a hard time finishing this meal because it's so filling! That's great news, though, because the leftovers taste even better the next day! (Or at least, I think so).
- You can prep it in advance. Assemble everything up to a few hours before baking and keep it well-covered in the fridge. Let it rest on the counter for about 15 minutes as the oven preheats and then bake as directed.
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🥘 Ingredients
Sour Cream- You can use sour cream or plain unsweetened Greek yogurt. This will give us a richer cream base for the chicken.
Mayo- Add in mayo for added creaminess.
Shredded Parmesan Cheese- Parmesan cheese is great because it is melty, cheesy, and a little salty, which pairs well here. You want shredded parmesan, not the green stuff from the can.
Ranch Seasoning Mix- Grab a packet of ranch seasoning mix and enjoy all of the great flavors it brings to the table.
Minced Garlic- You can use minced garlic from a jar or freshly minced garlic.
Seasonings- You will want to use onion powder, salt, and black pepper for a delicious blend of simple seasonings.
Green Onion- This will give us a little color and a lot more flavor.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast- Use boneless skinless chicken breasts that are about the same sizes so that they can cook at the same rate. Make sure to trim off the fat beforehand.
For the Topping, you will need:
Crispy Fried Onions- This is a great way to use up the unused leftover fried onions from those Thanksgiving green bean casseroles.
Green Onions- This is optional and added before serving. I love the color and fresh crispness they provide.
For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make crispy sour cream and onion chicken with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayo, ranch seasoning mix, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper and green onion. Whisk together well to combine.
Scoop out enough of the mixture to coat the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish evenly and not see the pan below.
Place your chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
Pour the remaining sour cream mix over the top of the breasts and cover them all well.
Place the crispy fried onions into a food processor, pulsing until crumbs or use a gallon sized Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
Sprinkle it evenly on top.
Bake in the oven for about 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Garnish the top with additional chopped green onions.
Serve warm with side dishes and enjoy!
🧾 Substitutions
Chicken. If desired you can swap out the chicken breasts for another boneless skinless chicken option such as tenders or thighs. I recommend using similar sized pieces so that they cook evenly and adjusting the time so that the chicken doesn't become over cooked as smaller cuts of meat cook at a faster rate.
Sour cream. Instead of using sour cream you can get away with using plain unflavored Greek yogurt. This will still have your crispy onion chicken tasting great but in a slightly healthier way.
🍴 Recipe Tips
I like making this sour cream and onion crispy chicken after the holidays when I happen to have leftover fried onions on hand from the green bean casseroles. Using them up in this tasty way gives me great flavor without wasting that half bag of onions now sitting in the pantry.
Perfect side dishes for this chicken with sour cream recipe would be stuffing, broccoli, roasted potatoes, or mashed potatoes. Using the leftover sauce in the pan as gravy is a great way to add more flavor to the plate without even trying.
💭 FAQs
This recipe can be scaled up or down but it is easier to cut in half and cook in an 8x8 baking dish. The baking time should be the same, but make sure that the chicken has reached 165 degrees F before consuming.
Keep your leftover chicken stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Reheat again before serving.
This chicken can be reheated by placing a chicken breast on a plate in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes or by cooking it on a baking sheet in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Time may vary depending on the size of your chicken piece so keep an eye on it and check the internal temperature. If cooking in the oven I recommend laying a piece of foil down to make cleanup even easier.
More great chicken recipes to check out soon
- Sheet Pan Chicken, Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes
- Roasted Whole Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots
- Cheesy Salsa Chicken and Rice Bake
- Instant Pot Chicken Quarters
📖 Recipe
Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Sour cream ($0.69)
- 1 cup Mayo ($1.25)
- ½ cup Shredded parmesan cheese ($0.46)
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix ($0.10)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced ($0.05)
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder ($0.20)
- 1 teaspoon Salt ($0.10)
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper ($0.05)
- ⅓ cup Green onion, chopped ($0.09)
- 3-4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts ($7.96)
Topping
- 6 ounce Crispy fried onions ($3.78)
- 1 Tablespoon Green onion, chopped ($0.02)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayo, ranch seasoning mix, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper and green onion. Whisk together well to combine.
- Scoop out enough of the mixture to coat the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish evenly and not see the pan below.
- Place your chicken breasts on top of the mixture.
- Pour the remaining sour cream mix over the top of the breasts and cover them all well.
- Place the crispy fried onions into a food processor, pulsing until crumbs or use a gallon sized Ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle it evenly on top.
- Bake in the oven for about 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish the top with additional chopped green onions.
- Serve warm with side dishes and enjoy!
Notes
- If desired you can swap out the chicken breasts for another boneless skinless chicken option such as tenders or thighs.
- Instead of using sour cream you can get away with using plain unflavored Greek yogurt.
- Perfect side dishes for this chicken with sour cream recipe would be stuffing, broccoli, roasted potatoes, or mashed potatoes.
- This recipe can be scaled up or down but it is easier to cut in half and cook in an 8x8 baking dish. Baking time is the same.
- Storage. Keep your leftover chicken stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Reheat again before serving.
- Reheating. This chicken can be reheated by placing a chicken breast on a plate in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes or by cooking it on a baking sheet in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.
MarkRose says
How do you make your crispy fried onions?
Nicole says
You actually can buy them! French's Crispy Fried Onions is a popular brand, you can usually find them near the salad toppings in your local grocery store.