Description
Crispy Ritz cracker chicken brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with its golden, buttery coating. Crunchy, herb-infused crumbs create an irresistible texture that will make you crave this classic comfort dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Breading and Topping:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (Roasted Vegetable flavor), crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Salt, to taste
- Garlic pepper, to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (284 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare a baking pan by lightly coating with nonstick spray, ensuring even coverage for easy cleanup.
- Create a dipping station with three separate shallow dishes: one with beaten egg and milk mixture, another with finely crushed Ritz crackers, and the third with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Season chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and garlic pepper, ensuring complete flavor distribution.
- Immerse each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Generously press shredded cheese onto the moistened chicken, creating a thin, even layer.
- Carefully coat the cheese-covered chicken with crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.
- Roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches a golden-brown exterior and is fully cooked through.
- Meanwhile, craft the accompanying sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk into the melted butter, stirring until the mixture is smooth and heated evenly.
- Once chicken is done, plate immediately and drizzle with the warm, creamy sauce, serving hot for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cracker coating works best when using fresh, crisp Ritz crackers for maximum crunchiness and flavor.
- Crush crackers into fine, even crumbs to ensure uniform coating and consistent texture across the chicken.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before dipping to help cheese and cracker crumbs adhere more effectively.
- Adjust baking time based on chicken breast thickness to prevent overcooking and maintain juicy meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg