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Crispy Cheesy Baked Chicken

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

ThisCrispy Cheesy Baked Chickenrecipe is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy, tender chicken with a crunchy, cheesy crust and a creamy sauce for dipping. Perfect for a family dinner or an indulgent treat!

Ingredients

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  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts1sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese1/4 cupmilk1large eggSalt, to tasteGarlic pepper, to taste
  • 1sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese1/4 cupmilk1large eggSalt, to tasteGarlic pepper, to taste
  • 2 cupsshredded cheddar cheese1/4 cupmilk1large eggSalt, to tasteGarlic pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cupmilk1large eggSalt, to tasteGarlic pepper, to taste
  • 1large eggSalt, to tasteGarlic pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to tasteGarlic pepper, to taste
  • Garlic pepper, to taste
  • 1can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup1/4 cupmilk2 tablespoonssour cream2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1/4 cupmilk2 tablespoonssour cream2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 2 tablespoonssour cream2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat and prepare the pan:Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.2️⃣Set up coating stations:In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and 1/4 cup of milk. Place the crushed Ritz crackers in another shallow dish and the shredded cheddar cheese in a third.3️⃣Season and coat the chicken:Season the chicken breasts with salt and garlic pepper to taste. Dip each chicken breast into the egg and milk mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Press shredded cheddar cheese onto the chicken, then coat it with crushed Ritz crackers.4️⃣Bake the chicken:Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden and crispy.5️⃣Make the sauce:While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1/4 cup of milk. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and heated through.6️⃣Serve and enjoy:Serve the crispy chicken hot, with the creamy sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  2. 2️⃣Set up coating stations:In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and 1/4 cup of milk. Place the crushed Ritz crackers in another shallow dish and the shredded cheddar cheese in a third.3️⃣Season and coat the chicken:Season the chicken breasts with salt and garlic pepper to taste. Dip each chicken breast into the egg and milk mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Press shredded cheddar cheese onto the chicken, then coat it with crushed Ritz crackers.4️⃣Bake the chicken:Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden and crispy.5️⃣Make the sauce:While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1/4 cup of milk. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and heated through.6️⃣Serve and enjoy:Serve the crispy chicken hot, with the creamy sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  3. 3️⃣Season and coat the chicken:Season the chicken breasts with salt and garlic pepper to taste. Dip each chicken breast into the egg and milk mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Press shredded cheddar cheese onto the chicken, then coat it with crushed Ritz crackers.
  4. 4️⃣Bake the chicken:Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden and crispy.5️⃣Make the sauce:While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1/4 cup of milk. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and heated through.6️⃣Serve and enjoy:Serve the crispy chicken hot, with the creamy sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  5. 5️⃣Make the sauce:While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1/4 cup of milk. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and heated through.6️⃣Serve and enjoy:Serve the crispy chicken hot, with the creamy sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired.
  6. 6️⃣Serve and enjoy:Serve the crispy chicken hot, with the creamy sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra crispiness, bake the chicken on a wire rack placed over the baking pan.Try swapping cheddar with mozzarella or a blend of cheeses for a unique flavor.Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Try swapping cheddar with mozzarella or a blend of cheeses for a unique flavor.Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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