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Ritz Cracker Chicken

Cheesy chicken covered with crispy, baked Ritz Crackers and topped with a creamy, flavorful sauce!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy cracker coating, easy baked chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 648kcal
Author: Sara

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (I used Roasted Vegetable flavor)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt
  • Garlic pepper

For the Sauce

  • 10 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the egg and ¼ cup milk.
  • Place the crushed crumbs in a shallow dish and the cheddar cheese in another.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken breasts, to taste.
  • Dip the breasts into the egg and milk mixture.
  • Cover the breasts with shredded cheese using your fingers to press the cheese onto the chicken.
  • Place breasts into crumbs and cover entirely.
  • Position chicken onto baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until breasts are fully cooked and the centers no longer pink.
  • While chicken bakes, in a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the chicken soup, sour cream and milk. Whisk together until well-combined and warmed through. Serve sauce over the chicken.

Notes

  1. Cracker Choice: While Ritz crackers are a classic choice for this recipe, feel free to experiment with different flavors or types of crackers to customize the taste. For example, you could try using plain or seasoned crackers, or even panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.
  2. Cheese Coverage: Ensure that the shredded cheddar cheese fully covers the chicken breasts to create a flavorful and cheesy crust. Press the cheese onto the chicken firmly to help it adhere during baking. This not only adds flavor but also helps keep the chicken moist as it cooks.
  3. Sauce Consistency: When preparing the sauce, adjust the milk quantity based on your desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker sauce, use less milk, and if you prefer a thinner sauce, add more milk accordingly. Additionally, taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking before serving it over the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 648kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1203mg | Potassium: 985mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 2mg