This comforting dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety sour cream sauce and topped with a golden layer of melted cheese. It’s a simple yet indulgent meal that comes together beautifully in a single skillet.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (divided)
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup sour cream
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the freshly ground salt and pepper. If the breasts are very thick, you may want to pound them to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
Sear: In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides. They do not need to be fully cooked through at this stage, as they will finish in the oven.
Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, and corn starch until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Layer and Smother: Pour the sour cream mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet. Place one slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each breast, then sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese over the entire dish.
Bake: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F). Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) and the cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
Serve: Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for a few minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm. This goes perfectly over a bed of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra sauce.
