To prepare a delicious recipe for chicken breast with sour cream and cheese, start by carefully removing the skin from the chicken breast. It is important to wash the meat under a stream of cold water, then dry it using absorbent towels. This step helps not only to clean the meat but also to achieve a better flavor in the dish. Once the chicken breast is clean, cut it into evenly thick slices, considering that 4-5 slices of suitable thickness are ideal. These will allow for even cooking and a pleasant texture.
After cutting the meat, salt the slices to taste and set them aside for about 10 minutes. This resting time allows the salt to penetrate the meat, enhancing the flavors. In the meantime, prepare the delicious sauce that will accompany the chicken. In a bowl, mix the sour cream with ketchup, adding crushed garlic for extra flavor. Finely chop the parsley leaves and add them to the mixture, along with ground walnuts, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. These ingredients will bring a rich taste and refined aroma to the dish.
Once the sauce is homogeneous, dip the slices of chicken breast into this mixture, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated in a generous layer of sauce. This step is essential for achieving juicy and flavorful meat. Place the chicken slices in a heat-resistant dish that you have previously greased with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Arrange them carefully so that they do not overlap.
After arranging the meat, pour the remaining sour cream mixture on top. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish inside. Let it bake for about 30 minutes until the chicken becomes tender and well-cooked. After this interval, remove the dish from the oven, remove the foil, and evenly sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Place the dish back in the oven, covered, and let it bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
Finally, serve the dish while it is hot, plating the slices of chicken breast on plates, drizzled with the delicious sauce from the dish. This dish pairs wonderfully with a favorite side, such as mashed potatoes or a fresh salad, bringing a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy every bite!
After cutting the meat, salt the slices to taste and set them aside for about 10 minutes. This resting time allows the salt to penetrate the meat, enhancing the flavors. In the meantime, prepare the delicious sauce that will accompany the chicken. In a bowl, mix the sour cream with ketchup, adding crushed garlic for extra flavor. Finely chop the parsley leaves and add them to the mixture, along with ground walnuts, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. These ingredients will bring a rich taste and refined aroma to the dish.
Once the sauce is homogeneous, dip the slices of chicken breast into this mixture, ensuring that each piece is evenly coated in a generous layer of sauce. This step is essential for achieving juicy and flavorful meat. Place the chicken slices in a heat-resistant dish that you have previously greased with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Arrange them carefully so that they do not overlap.
After arranging the meat, pour the remaining sour cream mixture on top. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place the dish inside. Let it bake for about 30 minutes until the chicken becomes tender and well-cooked. After this interval, remove the dish from the oven, remove the foil, and evenly sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Place the dish back in the oven, covered, and let it bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
Finally, serve the dish while it is hot, plating the slices of chicken breast on plates, drizzled with the delicious sauce from the dish. This dish pairs wonderfully with a favorite side, such as mashed potatoes or a fresh salad, bringing a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
-1 chicken breast -250 ml heavy cream -1 tablespoon ketchup -2 cloves of garlic, crushed -½ bunch of fresh/dried parsley, finely chopped -50 g walnuts, ground -1 teaspoon sugar -salt -pepper, freshly ground -100 g smoked cheese, grated (like Hochland) -butter/oil, for greasing the baking dish