Crispy Cheddar Chicken Recipe
This Crispy Cheddar Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy crust. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Others:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray or melted butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Coating Prep: Flatten chicken breasts. In one bowl, pour milk. In another bowl, mix crackers, cheddar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat Chicken: Dip chicken in milk, then press into cracker-cheese mixture. Place in baking dish.
- Bake: Spray tops with nonstick spray or butter. Bake for 30–35 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a creamy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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