Description
This Crispy Cheddar Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy cheddar and cracker crust, baked to golden perfection. It’s a family-friendly dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Cracker Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts slightly.
- Coating stations: Set up three bowls for flour, milk, and a mixture of cheddar, crackers, and spices.
- Dredge and coat: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then milk, and coat with the cheddar-cracker mixture.
- Bake: Place coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with butter, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use extra crackers and bake uncovered.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
