Description
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a family-favorite dish that features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy cheddar and cracker crust. Baked to golden perfection, this easy and delicious recipe is sure to become a go-to for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
Crust:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed, about 1½ cups)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 1 cup milk
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray or melted butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the coating: In one shallow bowl, pour the milk. In a second bowl, mix together the crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the milk, then press into the cheese and cracker mixture, coating thoroughly on all sides.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with melted butter. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack set inside the baking dish.
- You can also use crushed cornflakes or panko as a cracker substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
