Description
Indulge in the crispy, cheesy goodness of this flavorful Crispy Cheesy Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts coated in a savory blend of sour cream, spices, and a crunchy cheddar cracker crust, baked to perfection. A family-friendly favorite that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts;
Cheese Mixture:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 ½ cups crushed Ritz crackers or seasoned breadcrumbs;
Sour Cream Mixture:
½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper;
Additional:
2 tablespoons melted butter; chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Sour Cream: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Cracker and Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, combine crushed crackers and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Coat Chicken: Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Press the cracker and cheese mixture firmly onto the coated chicken.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, drizzle with melted butter, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or Italian seasoning to the crumb mixture.
- This recipe works great with chicken tenders for kid-friendly portions.
