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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Main Dishes

    Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Dec 29, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    5 from 1 vote

    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!

    Recipe: $12.70 | Per Serving: $3.18 | Servings: 4

    a crispy onion chicken on a plate with side dishes.

    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 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 Roasted Frozen Green Beans.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🔪 Instructions for Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Chicken Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. 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.
    2. 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).
    3. 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.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    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 stuff from the green can.

    Ranch Seasoning Mix- Grab a packet of ranch seasoning mix and enjoy all of the great flavors it brings to the table. We love adding ranch seasonings to recipes, see for yourself in our Bacon Ranch Brussel Sprouts and 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Pork Chops.

    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 specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🧾 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 overcooked 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.

    🔪 Instructions for Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 375F.

    Step 2: 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.

    Step 3: Scoop out enough of the mixture to coat the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish evenly and not see the pan below.

    sour cream mixture spread into bottom of baking dish.

    Step 4: Place your chicken breasts on top of the mixture.

    three raw chicken breasts in a baking dish.

    Step 5: Pour the remaining sour cream mix over the top of the breasts and cover them all well.

    Step 6: 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.

    Step 7: Sprinkle it evenly on top.

    unbaked crispy sour cream onion chicken in baking dish.

    Step 8: Bake in the oven for about 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

    a baked crispy sour cream onion chicken in baking dish.

    Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

    Step 10: Garnish the top with additional chopped green onions.

    Serve warm with side dishes and enjoy!

    Sliced sour cream crispy chicken breast on plate, side dishes behind.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Ideal Side Dishes. For a delightful meal pairing, consider serving this chicken with sour cream alongside stuffing, broccoli, roasted potatoes, or mashed potatoes. Additionally, repurposing the leftover sauce from the pan as gravy enhances the plate's flavor effortlessly.
    2. Leftover Fried Onions Tip. I enjoy preparing this sour cream and onion crispy chicken after the holidays, especially when I have leftover fried onions from green bean casseroles. It's a delicious way to utilize those excess onions, adding fantastic flavor without wasting them.
    3. See How a Messy Pantry Costs You Money, and why a Clean Out the Pantry Challenge can help you save money and reduce food waste.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I scale this recipe?

    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.

    How to store leftover crispy onion chicken

    Keep your leftover chicken stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Reheat again before serving.

    How to reheat crispy onion chicken

    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.

    crispy onion chicken breast on a dinner plate.

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    If you tried this Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a sliced sour cream onion chicken breast and side dishes on a plate.
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    5 from 1 vote

    Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

    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!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 981kcal
    Cost Recipe $12.70 / Serving $3.18
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    Equipment

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    • 9x13 Baking Dish
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cup sour cream ($1.50)
    • 1 cup mayonnaise ($0.89)
    • 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning mix ($0.08)
    • 1 clove minced garlic ($0.05)
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder ($0.16)
    • 1 teaspoon salt ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.04)
    • ⅓ cup green onion, chopped + 1 Tablespoon ($0.34)
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded ($0.74)
    • 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ($5.95)
    • 6 ounce crispy fried onions ($2.94)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375F.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayo, ranch seasoning mix, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and ⅓ cup 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

    Substitutions & Tips:
    • Swap chicken breasts for tenders or thighs if preferred.
    • Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
    • Recipe can be halved and baked in an 8x8 dish; same baking time.
    Storage & Reheating:
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
    • Reheat chicken in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes on a baking sheet.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1breast | Calories: 981kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1900mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course dinner
    Cuisine American
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    1. MarkRose says

      July 03, 2022 at 7:36 am

      How do you make your crispy fried onions?

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      • Nicole says

        July 03, 2022 at 8:44 am

        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.

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