🧀 Crispy Cheddar Chicken 🍗
Golden, cheesy, and ultra-crunchy—this easy baked chicken dish is a guaranteed family favorite.
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 1 cup, crushed)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter, melted
Optional Cream Sauce:
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp milk
👨🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Set Up the Coating Station:
Bowl 1: Milk
Bowl 2: Shredded cheddar cheese
Bowl 3: Crushed Ritz crackers + garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
3️⃣ Coat the Chicken:
Dip each chicken breast in milk, then coat with cheddar cheese.
Press firmly into the seasoned cracker crumbs to coat thoroughly.
4️⃣ Bake:
Place coated chicken in the baking dish.
Drizzle melted butter over the top.
Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
5️⃣ (Optional) Make the Cream Sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk.
Stir until warmed and smooth.
6️⃣ Serve:
Plate the chicken and drizzle with the warm cream sauce if desired.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.