Sour Cream Chicken
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Sour Cream Chicken
Description
The recipe starts by marinating boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a sour cream-based mixture that includes mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and spices such as paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This marinade tenderizes and adds flavor to the chicken. After marinating, the chicken is placed in a baking dish and topped with crushed Ritz crackers mixed with melted salted butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. The cracker topping bakes to a crisp, golden crust that contrasts nicely with the moist, creamy chicken beneath. Fresh herbs like parsley can be added as garnish for freshness. This method produces a tender baked chicken with a tangy, rich coating and a crunchy crust, suitable for serving alongside vegetables or a salad.
The notes suggest using boneless skinless chicken thighs as an alternative, with an adjustment to baking time since thighs tend to cook faster than breasts.
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 black pepper
- 3-4 chicken breast about 2 lbs. total, boneless skinless
- ¾ cup Ritz crackers about 15 whole crackers or half of a sleeve, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- parsley optional garnish; chopped fresh herbs
- basil
- 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.
Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts, but adjust baking time accordingly because thighs cook faster.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/5 of the chicken and sauce | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1172mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 606mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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