Crispy Cheddar Ritz Cracker Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a crunchy, cheesy coating. Made with Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, and a creamy homemade sauce, this recipe is a favorite for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (Roasted Vegetable flavor recommended)
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt, to taste
Garlic pepper, to taste
For the sauce:
10 oz. can cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk together the egg and 1/4 cup milk in a shallow dish.
Place the crushed Ritz crackers in another shallow dish and the shredded cheddar cheese in a third.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and garlic pepper.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg and milk mixture, then press shredded cheese onto the chicken, and finally coat with crushed Ritz crackers.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1/4 cup milk. Whisk until well combined and heated through.
Serve the chicken hot with the sauce poured over the top.
