Crispy Cheddar Chicken
Craving a comforting, cheesy dinner? Crispy Cheddar Chicken is the answer! This family-friendly dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in sharp cheddar and buttery cracker crumbs, baked to golden perfection, and served with a creamy, savory sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut each chicken breast into 3 large pieces.
- Crush Ritz crackers into fine crumbs.
- Place milk, cheese, and cracker crumbs in separate bowls; mix salt and pepper into the crumbs.
- Dip each chicken piece in milk, then cheese, then coat well with cracker crumbs.
- Arrange coated chicken in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Sprinkle parsley on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until crispy and golden.
- In a saucepan, heat cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and butter until smooth and hot.
- Pour warm sauce over chicken and serve.