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Steven's World Famous To-Die-For Sour Cream Chicken

Recipe #12522 | 1 hour | 15 min prep | SERVES 6 -8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Steven Loeffler

I've modified my grandmother's recipe for the 21st Century. I can't have a dinner party and not asked to make this simple dish. Enjoy!

Posted on: Oct 8, 2001

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast, cut into strips (you could use thigh meat as well or chicken strips)
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream or plain yogurt
  • box Ritz cracker (the 3 roll size or the minis which crush easier, you can substitute bread crumbs if you like) or Chicken In A Biscuit crackers (you can substitute bread crumbs if you like)
  • cup sweet butter
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • tablespoons tarragon or marjoram (for color and flavor)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Clean chicken and pour sour cream over it and let marinate for about an hour in the refrigerator.
    2. 2
      Meanwhile, take crackers and crush into medium course crumbs, mix in Parmesan cheese and Tarragon/ Marjoram.
    3. 3
      Melt half of the butter and pour on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
    4. 4
      Dredge chicken in the cracker mixture and set in baking dish.
    5. 5
      Repeat until complete.
    6. 6
      Melt rest of butter and pour on top of chicken.
    7. 7
      Bake@ 350 for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.

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    From: cyaos

    On Apr 27, 2008

    This was good although the fat content is rather scary. I tried to cut down on some of the fat content. I only used 1/4 cup of butter, 1/8 for the bottom and 1/8 for the top and think that if I ever made this again I would forgo it completely as it isn't necessary to the dish. I also used low fat sour cream. I added garlic powder, pepper and onion powder to the ritz cracker mix as well as I thought it may be bland otherwise. As I said, I would make this again with even more modifications and perhaps try with a thicker yogurt next time. It is a promising base that makes the chicken super moist. Thanks for posting.

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  • From: Jenna*Cole

    On Apr 19, 2008

    This was really good. However, I did cut the butter down like everyone suggested. I also felt like it was lacking a bit of kick. I used thyme, paprika, garlic, freshly ground black pepper flakes and salt insted of tarragon, because I was out. I also used bread crumbs, since I didn't have any ritz on hand. I think next time I will use the ritz cracker. I bet the buttery taste helps kick it up. I will also use the tarragon next time I make it. It turned out pretty good though.

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  • From: Christina1

    On Oct 15, 2001

    I tried this recipe today - making it for someone else - but absolutely had to take some home for myself!! It was not only "world famous" it is "out of this world famous!!" I cooked it a bit longer to really crisp it up - and changed it to two servings - but still used enough chicken to fill up an 8 x 10 baking pan. I think I used more sour cream than called for in my scaled down recipe too - but - really and truly it is "to die for!!!" He's not lyin!!

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  • From: Mary Anne

    On Apr 3, 2002

    This was incredible!! So easy and delicious. I didn't have tarragon, so I used oregano, garlic salt and pepper. Wonderful. UPDATE: I made this again last night and cut WAY back on the butter (1 T total)....it was still very tasty and rich.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (184g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1 box Ritz crackers

    Calories 563
    Calories from Fat 454 (80%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 50.5g 77%
    Saturated Fat 28.7g 143%
    Monounsaturated Fat 14.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
    Trans Fat 0.1g
    Cholesterol 168mg 56%
    Sodium 214mg 8%
    Potassium 337mg 9%
    Total Carbohydrate 2.9g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Sugars 0.2g
    Protein 25.3g 50%
    Vitamin A 1388mcg 27%
    Vitamin B6 0.6mg 28%
    Vitamin B12 0.7mcg 11%
    Vitamin C 1mg 1%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 4%
    Calcium 176mg 17%
    Iron 1mg 7%

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