Crispy cheddar chicken is one of those dishes that use a few basic ingredients to create something that is incredibly tasty. There is nothing complex about this recipe — the chicken is dipped first into milk and then rolled in a crushed Ritz cracker and cheddar cheese mixture. The breaded chicken is placed into the oven and baked to perfection. Once the chicken is removed from the oven is it topped off with a sauce that is a combination of cream of chicken soup, butter, and sour cream. This recipe makes a great dinner for any night of the week. I like to serve this dish with wild rice. Enjoy.
If you enjoy Ritz crackers as a fun way to get crispy, baked chicken, you might also like: Crispy onion chicken — it has just three ingredients. Also see our guide to crispy chicken tenders and learn what you need to know to start experimenting with your own crispy chicken creations.
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Crispy cheddar chicken recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 to 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-baked
Description
Crispy cheddar chicken recipe coats baked chicken in crushed Ritz crackers and cheddar, topped with cream sauce made from soup and butter.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Sauce
- 1 (10 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. - Set up for coating
In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, pour in the milk. - Coat the chicken
Dip each chicken breast into the milk, allowing any excess to drip off, then press it firmly into the cracker and cheese mixture until fully coated. - Bake
Place the coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crisp. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). - Rest and serve
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a side of vegetables, rice, or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 546
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 1052.3 mg
- Fat: 41.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
- Cholesterol: 139.2 mg