Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken Bake
A comforting and cheesy chicken bake with a tangy sour cream topping and a crispy cracker crust—perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and half of the cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast generously with the sour cream mixture and place them in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the chicken, then add the crushed crackers on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the top is golden brown.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding vegetables to the sour cream mixture or swapping cheeses. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg