Description
Comforting Cheesy Sour Cream Chicken Casserole brings Southern kitchen warmth to dinner tables with creamy, golden layers of tender chicken and melted cheese. Hearty ingredients merge into a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll savor from first to last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.4 kg / 3 pounds)
Cheeses:
- ¾ cup (180 ml) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) rich sour cream
- Cooking oil (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer within the prepared baking dish, then season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, cornstarch, additional salt, and cracked black pepper until the mixture becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Layer a slice of mozzarella cheese directly onto each chicken breast, creating a delectable cheese foundation.
- Carefully spread the prepared sour cream mixture evenly across the mozzarella-topped chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top, creating a golden, crispy cheese crust.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese turns bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld together.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley or chives to add a bright, herbaceous note before serving the dish warm.
Notes
- Leftover chicken transforms into a creamy, cheesy dream with minimal kitchen effort.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting garlic powder and pepper to match personal taste preferences.
- Cornstarch acts as a secret weapon, creating a luxuriously thick and smooth sauce that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese combination delivers a decadent, rich flavor profile that elevates this simple casserole.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives provide a bright, fresh finishing touch that cuts through the richness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 823 mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 152mg