Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken — Crispy golden chicken baked with a creamy sour cream and onion sauce. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Black Beans and Easy Cherry Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Fresh Herbs.
Why This Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy golden chicken skin
- Creamy, tangy sour cream sauce
- Ready in 30 minutes
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- chicken breasts
- sour cream
- onion
- garlic
- paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- dried parsley
- Optional: fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: Bone-in, skin-on works best.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer — Ensures perfect, juicy chicken every time. → See on Amazon
- Non-Stick Baking Sheet — Prevents chicken from sticking and makes cleanup easy. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
- Prepare chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake chicken: Place chicken on a baking sheet, bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make sauce: Sauté onions and garlic, mix in sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
- Broil: Broil chicken for 2-3 minutes to crisp the skin. Garnish and serve.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to prevent dryness.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare the sauce while the chicken is baking.
- Nutrition tip: Use low-fat sour cream to reduce calories.
Storing & Reheating Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.
Freezing Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce before cooking.
- Best substitution: Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth.
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Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- sour cream
- onion
- garlic
Seasonings
- paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- dried parsley
Optional Toppings
- fresh parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake chicken: Place chicken on a baking sheet, bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Make sauce: Sauté onions and garlic, mix in sour cream, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
- Broil: Broil chicken for 2-3 minutes to crisp the skin. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce before cooking.
- Best substitution: Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken FAQs
Prepare the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Overcooking is the most common reason. Use a meat thermometer to prevent dryness.
Yes, but bone-in, skin-on chicken will be more flavorful and stay moister.
Yes, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes.
Try it with Easy Cajun Sweet Potato Rice Bowl with Black Beans or Easy Cherry Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Fresh Herbs.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Baked Sour Cream and Onion Chicken and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
