Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this creamy Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken, where rich flavors meld into a mouthwatering main course. Generous layers of melted cheese and tangy sour cream create a luxurious dinner that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (0.68 kilograms) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) container sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet with a thin layer of oil over medium heat, carefully placing chicken breasts to achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Create a robust sauce by thoroughly blending cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, diced onions, chopped bell peppers, crushed tomatoes with green chilies, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently cascade the vibrant sauce mixture over the perfectly seared chicken, ensuring complete coverage within the skillet.
- Lower the heat, secure the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the chicken to simmer gently, transforming into a tender delicacy for 20-25 minutes until reaching a safe internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
- Remove the skillet from heat and introduce shredded cheddar cheese, stirring methodically until the cheese melts into a luxurious, creamy coating.
- Transfer the succulent chicken and its accompanying sauce onto a bed of fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or tender egg noodles, creating a comforting and satisfying culinary experience.
Notes
- Enhance chicken flavor by marinating in buttermilk or yogurt for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure tender, juicy meat.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting green chili amounts or using mild/hot varieties depending on spice preferences.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for deeper flavor and more forgiving cooking method, especially for home cooks less experienced with meat preparation.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat sour cream, reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup, and part-skim mozzarella cheese for health-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 477
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1070 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg