Creamy Chicken Breast in Sour Cream Sauce Recipe
Tender chicken breast chunks cooked in a rich and creamy sour cream sauce, enhanced with sweet red peppers, garlic, and paprika. This comforting dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 nice size chicken breasts, cut into chunks or chicken parts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 a medium onion, chopped
- 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced jarred garlic
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
Fats and Thickening Agents
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breast chunks with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sweet red pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the peppers are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Sauté until they are lightly browned on all sides but not fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add flour and broth: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly, cooking for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps and create a smooth sauce.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish with sour cream: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
- Serve: Serve the chicken in sour cream sauce hot over steamed rice, egg noodles, or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts cut into chunks for even cooking, or substitute with chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness.
- Maintain low heat after adding sour cream to avoid the sauce curdling.
- For thicker sauce, increase flour to 4 tablespoons or simmer sauce a few minutes longer before adding sour cream.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Sour cream can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter option but add it off heat and gently to avoid curdling.
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