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Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

This Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Chicken takes all the flavors of your favorite chips and turns them into a juicy, golden, oven-finished main dish. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a seasoned flour, tangy sour cream, and a crunchy onion-flavored potato chip crust. The result is a fun, family-friendly dinner that’s big on flavor, texture, and comfort with very little effort.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crushed onion-flavored potato chips (about 3–4 cups whole chips)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and set aside.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the sour cream in a second shallow bowl.
  5. Add the crushed onion-flavored potato chips to a third shallow bowl or plate. Crush them finely enough to adhere well, but leave a few small pieces for texture.
  6. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, coating all sides and shaking off any excess.
  7. Next, dip the floured chicken into the sour cream, turning to coat completely. Let any extra sour cream drip off.
  8. Press each sour cream–coated chicken breast firmly into the crushed potato chips, covering all sides and gently pressing so the crumbs stick well.
  9. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the coated chicken breasts in a single layer.
  10. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp, adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning.
  11. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  12. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. This helps keep it juicy and lets the crust set.
  13. Serve warm, slicing if desired, and enjoy that crispy sour cream and onion crust with every bite.

Notes

  • Crush the chips just before using so they stay crisp and flavorful.
  • Season the flour lightly with salt at first the chips are already salty, so you can always add more salt after tasting.
  • If your chicken breasts are very thick, consider butterflying or pounding them to an even thickness for more consistent cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop & Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg

Keywords: sour cream and onion chicken, crispy chicken, potato chip crusted chicken, easy baked chicken, skillet chicken, family dinner

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