Crispy Cheddar Chicken
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and smothered in a creamy cheese sauce—this Crispy Cheddar Chicken is the ultimate comfort food. With its crunchy cheddar-coated crust and rich creamy sauce, it’s a dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- saucepan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 cup milk
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Prepare three bowls: one with milk, one with shredded cheddar, and one with crushed crackers. Dip each chicken breast in milk, coat with cheddar, then press into cracker crumbs.
- Place coated chicken in a greased baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden.
- In a saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and a splash of milk. Heat on low until warm and creamy.
- Drizzle sauce over the chicken or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko crumbs instead of Ritz crackers. Add a pinch of garlic powder to the sauce for more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg
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