Description
OMG Chicken is a creamy, cheesy baked chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a rich sour cream and mayonnaise mixture, covered with a crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts (approximately 2-3 pounds)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Creamy Topping
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Crispy Topping
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat or connective tissue. If the breasts are very thick, slice them in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets for even cooking.
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375° Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Season chicken: Lightly season all sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Place them in the greased baking dish, ensuring they do not overlap to allow even baking.
- Add creamy topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and freshly shredded parmesan cheese until well combined. Pour this creamy mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, spreading it carefully to cover.
- Add breadcrumb topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the Italian breadcrumbs with the melted butter, mixing thoroughly so the crumbs are evenly coated. Crumble this buttery breadcrumb mixture evenly over the creamy topping on each chicken breast.
- Bake: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The topping should be golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest briefly. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired, alongside your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- If using very thick chicken breasts, slicing them creates even cooking and reduces bake time slightly.
- Mayonnaise and sour cream create a rich and creamy topping that keeps the chicken moist and tender during baking.
- Use freshly shredded parmesan cheese for best flavor and melting results.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute Italian breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts.
- Make sure not to overlap chicken breasts in the baking dish to ensure even cooking and browning of the breadcrumb topping.
- Check chicken internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
