Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken (Print Version)
Tender baked chicken breasts topped with a creamy blend of mozzarella, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese.
# Ingredients:
Chicken
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese
02 -
4 slices mozzarella cheese
03 -
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided, not powdered)
Dairy
04 -
1 cup sour cream
Dry Ingredients
05 -
1 tablespoon corn starch
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
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Chopped parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Combine sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, corn starch, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
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Arrange chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish and top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese.
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Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on breast thickness, until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden.
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Serve chicken over rice and garnish with chopped parsley.
# Notes:
01 -
Adjust baking time according to the thickness of chicken breasts to ensure thorough cooking.