Description
This Potato Chip Chicken recipe is a deliciously crispy and creamy baked chicken dish that features tender chicken breasts coated with a seasoned sour cream mixture and topped with crunchy crushed potato chips and melted butter, baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple, comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1½ pounds thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sour Cream Mixture
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
Topping and Cooking
- 1 (8-ounce) bag potato chips, roughly crushed
- 1 stick butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 12-inch oven-safe skillet or 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Lay the thinly sliced chicken breasts on a large plate and poke holes in them using a fork to help absorb seasonings and remain tender during cooking.
- Mix Sour Cream Seasoning: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, dried parsley, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Layer Potato Chips: Spread half of the crushed potato chips evenly in the prepared skillet or baking dish.
- Coat Chicken with Sour Cream Mixture: Spoon half of the sour cream mixture over the chicken slices and use a basting brush to evenly coat each piece.
- Assemble Dish: Place the sour cream-coated chicken onto the potato chips in the baking dish, sour cream side down. Spoon and brush the remaining sour cream over the chicken then sprinkle the remaining crushed potato chips on top.
- Add Butter: Melt the butter in the microwave, then drizzle it evenly over the chicken and potato chips.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit as checked with a digital meat thermometer.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to maximize juiciness and flavor.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal crispness and flavor.
- Leftovers can be cooled at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before storing in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing is not recommended, as it may affect texture and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 oz chicken plus toppings)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
