Description
This creamy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken features juicy pan-seared chicken cutlets covered in a rich onion and garlic sour cream sauce. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a satisfying low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Onion, sliced
- Garlic, minced
- Chicken broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Full-fat sour cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each breast horizontally to create two thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Set aside while preparing the skillet.
- Heat the Skillet
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil and half of the butter.
- Allow the pan to heat thoroughly before adding the chicken.
- A properly heated skillet helps create a beautiful golden crust.
- Cook the Chicken
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken into the hot skillet.
- Cook for approximately 5 to 6 minutes on the first side.
- Turn and continue cooking for another 5 to 6 minutes on the second side.
- Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Sauté the Onions
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the remaining butter.
- Add the sliced onions and stir frequently.
- Cook slowly until the onions become soft, tender, and lightly caramelized.
- This process may take between 10 and 15 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices.
- If the onions begin browning too quickly, lower the heat slightly.
- Add Garlic
- Stir the minced garlic into the onions.
- Cook for approximately 30 seconds.
- Continue stirring until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pan
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce.
- Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan and release any browned bits.
- These flavorful pieces enrich the sauce significantly.
- Make the Creamy Sauce
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the sour cream.
- Stir continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Allow the sauce to warm gently for several minutes.
- Avoid boiling to maintain a silky texture.
- Return the Chicken
- Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
- Spoon the sauce generously over the chicken.
- Allow everything to warm together for several minutes so the flavors blend.
- Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the sauce.
- Add additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- If the sauce becomes thicker than desired, stir in a small splash of chicken broth.
- Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken.
- Serve immediately while hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Full-fat sour cream produces the smoothest sauce.
- Sweet onions and yellow onions both work well.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked chicken.
- Add extra broth to thin the sauce if necessary.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 351 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 117 mg