Crispy Cheddar Chicken: Easy Recipes for Cheesy Perfection
This crispy cheddar chicken is an easy recipe packed with cheesy flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place crushed Ritz crackers into a shallow dish. In another dish, add the milk. In a third dish, place the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Dip each chicken breast into the milk, then the cheese, and then coat with cracker crumbs. Press crumbs firmly to adhere.
- Place coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle parsley over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- To make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt, stirring until bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve sauce over crispy cheddar chicken.