Sour Cream Chicken
Your family will love this tender and juicy Sour Cream Chicken, which is topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese!
Servings 4 - 6 people
Calories 393kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs. total)
- ¾ cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 15 whole crackers or half of a sleeve)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil or thyme
Instructions
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Add the chicken to the sour cream mixture and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray (about 9 x 13-inches or any other size dish that comfortably holds your chicken).
- Remove the chicken from the sour cream mixture and place in the prepared baking dish. Discard marinade.
- In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press buttered cracker crumbs on top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
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Notes
- Line the pan or baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Since the size and thickness of chicken breasts can vary greatly, use a meat thermometer to know when your chicken is done. The meat needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese or the powdered Parmesan cheese in a can will both work well in this recipe. Use whatever you prefer!
- Double the ingredients to feed a larger family, or cut all of the ingredients in half if you're serving just two. The cooking instructions remain the same.
- Sour Cream Chicken Thighs: Use the same ingredients and baking process with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. The thighs will likely need less time in the oven, so reduce the baking time to a total of about 25-30 minutes.
- Don't have Ritz crackers? Substitute with other buttery crackers (like Keebler Club crackers). In a pinch, crushed saltines or even crushed Corn Flakes cereal will work. I don't recommend using plain breadcrumbs, because they don't have the flavor or texture that you get from these other options.
- Season the chicken with other herbs and spices that you enjoy. For instance, make it spicy with cayenne pepper, or try parsley, thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, or chives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/5 of the chicken and sauce | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg