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Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken

Smothered Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken is a tangy cheesy chicken bake with thick sour cream topping that turns golden-bubbly as it bakes. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy ranch mixture and finished with cheddar, Parmesan, crispy bacon bits, and chives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken breasts
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp pepper to taste
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder to taste
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika to taste
Sour cream topping
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Cheese and bacon
  • 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 6 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 0.1 fresh chives for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and season
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
Mix the creamy topping
  1. Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, and garlic powder until smooth.
  2. Spread the sour cream mixture generously over each chicken breast.
Smother and bake
  1. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon.
  2. Bake for 28-32 minutes at 375°F until the topping is golden and bubbly and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, watching for caramelized spots across the surface.
  3. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chives before serving.

Notes

For the best caramelized crust, bake until you see golden bubbling at the edges, not just set-up in the center. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended for the baked topping. For a lighter swap, use reduced-fat sour cream and mayonnaise to cut calories while keeping the tangy, creamy texture.