Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 7 Servings
So what is the secret behind this crispy cheddar chicken? It is cheese, cheese, and a lot of cheese! This crazy delicious, crispy chicken with a creamy sauce is to die for!
If you are looking for another chicken recipe, you have to try this crispy cheddar chicken! This guarantees the best weeknight chicken meal and can be paired with just about anything. You can throw this together easily and quickly using only a few simple ingredients in a cinch! Enjoy the juiciest chicken with this fantastic recipe.
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 large chicken breasts
3 c. cheddar cheese, grated
2 sleeves Ritz crackers
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
1 10-ounces can cream of chicken soup
2 tbsp sour cream
HOW TO MAKE CRISPY CHEDDAR CHICKEN
Step 1: Into large pieces, slice the chicken breast.
Step 2: Into a food processor, add the Ritz crackers, and process until ground.
Step 3: In individual pans/bowls, add the cracker crumbs, cheese, and milk. Stir in 1/8 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt until well blended.
Step 4: Into the milk, dredge the chicken, then coat in cheese and crumbs. Shake the excess off.
Step 5: In a parchment-lined baking dish, lay the chicken and sprinkle the dried parsley on top of each piece of chicken. Tent the pan with aluminium foil.
Step 6: Place in a preheated 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C oven and bake for about 35 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown.
Step 7: Add the sour cream, butter, and cream of chicken soup to a saucepan. Mix well until blended and simmer over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot.
Step 8: Over the chicken, pour the sauce, evenly spreading it. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 3 c. cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 10-ounces can cream of chicken soup
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
Step 1: Into large pieces, slice the chicken breast.
Step 2: Into a food processor, add the Ritz crackers, and process until ground.
Step 3: In individual pans/bowls, add the cracker crumbs, cheese, and milk. Stir in 1/8 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt until well blended.
Step 4: Into the milk, dredge the chicken, then coat in cheese and crumbs. Shake the excess off.
Step 5: In a parchment-lined baking dish, lay the chicken and sprinkle the dried parsley on top of each piece of chicken. Tent the pan with aluminium foil.
Step 6: Place in a preheated 400 degrees F or 200 degrees C oven and bake for about 35 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown.
Step 7: Add the sour cream, butter, and cream of chicken soup to a saucepan. Mix well until blended and simmer over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot.
Step 8: Over the chicken, pour the sauce, evenly spreading it. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
