Description
This richly layered chicken casserole combines tender breast, tangy sour cream, melted cheddar, and a crisp butter-cracker topping for a comforting one-dish meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup full-fat sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup crushed butter cookies (Ritz or Biscoff)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
In bowl mix sour cream, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth
Reserve 1 tbsp of mixture for garnish
Place chicken in dish and evenly spread remaining sour cream mixture over each breast
In another bowl combine crushed cookies with Parmesan; sprinkle mixture evenly over chicken
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly; broil 2-3 minutes for caramelized topping
Garnish with reserved mixture and fresh parsley before serving
Notes
Position oven rack in lower third for even browning
Biskind cookies add subtle sweetness; standard crackers work too
Store leftover in airtight container for 2-3 days
Substitute milk-based yogurt for sour cream for vegan option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 185mg