Boneless chicken breasts topped with a simple pan sauce is one of our favorite choices for a weeknight dinner. This recipe combines sautéed red onion, sour cream and fresh dill to make a light and creamy sauce for topping both the chicken and a simple side like egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Chicken with Creamy Onion-Dill Sauce

Sautéed red onion, sour cream and fresh dill combine to make a delicious, quick pan sauce for boneless chicken breasts and a side of egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Author: Lynne Webb
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil
1 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

Combine the flour, salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a shallow dish and set aside.
If your chicken breasts have tenderloins attached, remove them and reserve for another use. Place the breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to a uniform thickness of 1/2-inch.
Dredge the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with about 1/8-inch of vegetable oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until light golden in color, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the onion to the pan and add a bit more oil if needed. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the onion until soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
Whisk the sour cream, chicken broth and vinegar together in a small bowl and add the mixture to the sautéed onion. Cook for 1 minute, then return the chicken to the pan.
Continue cooking, turning several times, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates.
Add the fresh dill to the sauce, taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Cook for 1 minute, then spoon some of the sauce over the chicken and transfer the remainder to a small bowl to pass at the table for spooning over buttered noodles or mashed potatoes.