This crispy cheddar chicken recipe is a delicious and family-friendly dinner made with juicy chicken breasts coated in cheddar cheese and crispy breadcrumbs.
Author:Eliana Recipes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner, Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or breadcrumbs)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup milk
Cooking spray or melted butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Set up a breading station: place milk in one bowl, cheddar cheese in another, and crushed crackers in a third bowl.
Dip each chicken breast into the milk, then coat with cheddar cheese, and finally, press into the crushed crackers.
Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray or drizzle melted butter over the top for extra crispiness.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or side dishes.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can mix the crackers with Parmesan cheese or add herbs like parsley.
Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.