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Crispy Cheddar Chicken

A quick and easy family dinner featuring chicken breasts coated in creamy cheddar and crunchy Ritz cracker crumbs, baked to golden perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Pound thick breasts evenly for even cooking.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Use medium-shred cheddar for even melt.
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed Pulse until coarse crumbs form.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted Unsalted butter helps control salt.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and arrange a rack in the center.
  2. Whisk the cream of chicken soup with sour cream and melted butter until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pulse the Ritz crackers in a bag until coarse crumbs form, then stir in shredded cheddar.
  4. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  5. Dip each breast into the soup mixture, coating it well.
  6. Press each breast into the cracker-and-cheddar mix until crumbs stick.
  7. Place the coated breasts in a baking dish and spoon any leftover soup mix over the top.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the coating turns golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  2. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a tangy finish, squeeze a little lemon over the chicken before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze individual pieces for up to 2 months.