Description
This quick cheesy sour cream chicken recipe is a simple, five-ingredient dish perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender chicken breasts baked in a creamy, savory sauce made with sour cream, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 packet of ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Mix well until smooth.
- Evenly spread the cheesy sour cream mixture on top of the chicken breasts.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to allow the cheese to bubble and brown.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile and can be adapted by adding vegetables.
- Serve with sides like steamed vegetables, salad, or rice.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your ranch dressing mix is gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: N/A