Description
A comfort food classic, Crispy Cheddar Chicken features tender chicken breasts coated with crushed crackers and cheddar cheese, baked to golden perfection, and served with a creamy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (or similar buttery crackers), crushed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
For the Sauce:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare Breading Station: In one bowl, mix crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
- Coat Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then press into the cheddar and cracker mixture to coat evenly.
- Bake Chicken: Arrange chicken in the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare Sauce: While chicken bakes, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low until smooth and warm.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and drizzle with the sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Variations: Add cayenne for spice, use different cheeses, or substitute crackers for a gluten-free option.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Tips: For a better coating, pat the chicken dry before breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy cheddar chicken, baked chicken recipe, family dinner recipes, cheesy chicken dish, comfort food chicken