Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Crispy Cheesy Chicken, featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of Ritz crackers, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses, baked to golden perfection. A perfect family-friendly meal that’s simple to prepare and bursting with cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 24 crackers)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For coating:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together crushed Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, spread the sour cream.
- Coat the chicken: Coat each chicken breast in sour cream, then press into the cracker-cheese mixture, coating thoroughly.
- Bake: Place coated chicken breasts in the prepared dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of baking.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
