Name: Sour Cream Chicken Bake – Creamy Cheesy Oven-Baked Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs); 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter; ½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping); Fresh parsley for garnish

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Bake:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

Optional Topping:

½ cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Step 2:

Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.

Step 3:

In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 4:

Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over each piece of chicken, ensuring full coverage.

Step 5:

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly on top.

Step 6:

If using a crunchy topping, mix crushed crackers or breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.

Step 7:

Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 8:

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9:

Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results
Avoid overbaking to prevent dry chicken
Use full-fat sour cream for best texture
Let the dish rest before serving
Adjust seasoning based on preference