Description
This Crispy Cheddar Chicken is the perfect combination of golden, crispy coating and gooey melted cheddar cheese. It’s a simple, flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings in just 30 minutes! With a crunchy Ritz cracker crust and a cheesy topping, this chicken is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or your preferred crackers)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast into the beaten egg, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then, coat the chicken with the cracker mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs stick well. Repeat for all chicken breasts.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Once browned, transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the Cheddar Cheese: Top each chicken breast with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the Crispy Cheddar Chicken with your favorite side dishes and enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness!
Notes
- For an extra cheesy dish, you can add more cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- To make the chicken even crispier, you can broil it for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Feel free to swap out Ritz crackers with any other type of crushed crackers for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crispy Cheddar Chicken, Cheddar Crusted Chicken, Crispy Chicken with Cheddar, Cheesy Chicken Recipe, Chicken Breast Recipes