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Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-13 |6 Comments
Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
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Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

This Sour Cream and Onion Chicken recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with savory flavor—perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners everyone will love!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat chicken breasts dry and season with black pepper. Pound to even thickness if needed.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate.
  3. 3
    Lower heat to medium. Add onion soup mix, garlic powder, and chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to low. Whisk in sour cream until smooth. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add to the skillet.
  5. 5
    Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  6. 6
    Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.

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