Crunchy Ritz Cracker Chicken with Cheddar Cream Sauce

Crunchy Ritz Cracker Chicken with Cheddar Cream Sauce

Crunchy Ritz Cracker Chicken with Cheddar Cream Sauce

 

Crunchy Ritz Cracker Chicken with Cheddar Cream Sauce

 

This Crunchy Ritz Cracker Chicken with Cheddar Cream Sauce is the ultimate comfort food dish. The chicken is coated with a crispy layer of seasoned Ritz crackers and melted cheddar cheese, creating a deliciously golden crust. Paired with a rich and creamy sauce made from cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and butter, this recipe delivers big on flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it’s a family favorite that’s sure to impress. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal everyone will love.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:
– 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:
– 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
– 1/4 cup milk
– 2 tablespoons sour cream
– 2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
– Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Prepare the Chicken:
– In one shallow dish, whisk together the egg and 1/4 cup milk.
– Place the crushed Ritz crackers in another dish, and the shredded cheddar cheese in a third.
– Season the chicken breasts with salt and garlic pepper.
– Dip each chicken breast first into the egg mixture, then coat with the shredded cheddar cheese.
– Press the crushed Ritz crackers onto the cheese-covered chicken, making sure each piece is fully coated.
– Arrange the prepared chicken on the baking pan.

3. Bake:
– Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, or until it’s fully cooked and the Ritz cracker coating is golden and crispy.

4. Make the Creamy Sauce:
– While the chicken bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
– Stir in the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1/4 cup milk.
– Whisk until the sauce is smooth and heated through, forming a rich, creamy topping.

5. Serve:
– Serve the crispy Ritz cracker chicken hot, topped with the creamy cheddar sauce. This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.

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