Ritz Cracker Chicken recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 448kcal
The only thing better than a chicken breast is this Ritz Cracker Chicken with a cheesy crispy coating and an easy homemade cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 sleeves Ritz or Cheese-Its crackers crushed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ cup milk
Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut chicken breasts into 3 equal pieces.
- Crush crackers. Toss with cheddar cheese and garlic powder. Combine milk and beaten eggs in a separate small bowl.
- Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and then into the cheese & crackers. Repeat until all the chicken pieces are coated.
- Once coated, gently dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture a second time and then into the crumbs again gently pressing the crumbs to adhere.
- Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with parsley.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Cheese Sauce
- Toss cheddar cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add evaporated milk and microwave 45 seconds.
- Stir and microwave in 30-second increments until thick and creamy (about 90 seconds total).
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 567mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 1.4mg