Creamy and flavorful Chicken in Sour Cream

This Chicken in Sour Cream recipe is a comforting and savory dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is cooked until tender and juicy in a creamy sour cream sauce that is flavored with onions, garlic, and herbs. Serve it over rice or pasta for a hearty meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes per side.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
6. Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir to combine.
7. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
8. Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream and thyme.
9. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
10. Serve the Chicken in Sour Cream over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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