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Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken

This smothered cheesy sour cream chicken is a cozy, creamy dinner made with mozzarella, Parmesan, and a tangy sour cream sauce. It's a comforting meal the whole family will love!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 517kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Large baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, 1⁄2 cup of Parmesan
  • cheese, cornstarch, basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  • Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each chicken breast.
  • Spread the sour cream mixture generously over the chicken and
  • cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the
  • top is golden and bubbly.
  • Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 1mg