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Crispy Cheddar Chicken Bake

This one’s a crowd pleaser!

Our boys loved this homemade crispy chicken – with the buttery goodness of crushed Ritz, combined with tang from the cheddar cheese, a little garlic and a punch of flavor from fresh chives. It’s just a fabulous combo for chicken breasts!

I pounded and slice the chicken breasts, but this same amount of crackers would work for 10-12 chicken tenders too!

Enjoy!

Crispy Cheddar Chicken Bake

Crunchy chicken, baked to perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 small boneless chicken breasts
  • 16 Ritz crackers
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chives
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 Tbsp melted butter
  • Side: dinner rolls
  • Side: salad

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Melt the butter. Crush the crackers into crummy pieces. If needed, chop the chives.
  • Lightly pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thick. If preferred, cut in half to make tender size pieces of chicken.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the crushed crackers, shredded cheese, minced garlic and chopped chives.
  • Place the melted butter in another bowl. Dip the chicken into the melted butter, then coat with the cracker mixture, and then place into baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Warm the dinner rolls.
  • Prepare veggies.
  • Serve Crispy Cheddar Chicken Bake with dinner rolls and veggies.