Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of this cheddar chicken, featuring a flavorful crust made with crushed Ritz crackers and sharp cheddar cheese. A simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
Coating:
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Coating: Dip chicken in milk, then coat with cracker-cheese mixture.
- Bake: Place coated chicken in the dish, drizzle with butter, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
