Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken
This Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken is a creamy baked chicken dish topped with mozzarella, sour cream, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese not powdered
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt freshly ground if preferred
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese not powdered, for topping
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Cooking spray for preparing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Lightly coat a 9x13-inch rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Place one slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Spoon the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken and mozzarella.
- Spread the mixture gently to fully cover each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Check that the chicken is fully cooked before serving. The internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for several minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve warm over rice, spooning the creamy sauce over the chicken and rice before serving.
Notes
To make this Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken gluten free, confirm that the sour cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, dried herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper are certified gluten free.
Cornstarch is naturally gluten free, but always check the label to avoid cross-contamination.
Use a gluten-free cooking spray or grease the baking dish with gluten-free butter or oil.
Serve the chicken over gluten-free rice, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, or gluten-free pasta.
Prepare the recipe with clean utensils, a clean baking dish, and a clean work surface to avoid cross-contamination.