Cheesy Cracker Chicken
Crispy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible, Cheesy Cracker Chicken is the ultimate comfort food your family will fall in love with! This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful coating made from buttery crackers, sharp cheddar cheese, and a perfect blend of seasonings like garlic powder and paprika. The chicken is dredged, dipped, and rolled in layers of texture before being baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. A drizzle of melted butter ensures a perfectly crisp and savory crust that’s bursting with flavor. Easy to make and ready in under an hour, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Pair it with a vibrant salad, roasted veggies, or your favorite dipping sauce for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for SEO-focused cravings, this recipe highlights keywords like “cheesy chicken,” “oven-baked,” and “comfort food at its best”!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 cups (crushed) buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
In another shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until well combined.
Place the flour in a third shallow bowl. This will serve as the first step in your coating process.
Take one chicken breast and dredge it in the flour, ensuring it's lightly coated on both sides.
Next, dip the floured chicken in the milk and egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
Finally, press the chicken into the cracker and cheese mixture, making sure to coat it thoroughly and evenly.
Place the coated chicken onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the tops of the coated chicken breasts to enhance browning.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.5 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.2 g | 391% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 951 mg | 317% | |
| Sodium | 6818 mg | 296% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 355.4 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 288.7 g | 577% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1071 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
