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Crispy Cheddar Chicken

This Crispy Cheddar Chicken recipe is perfect for a delicious and satisfying dinner. It's a combination of tender chicken, crispy crackers, and melted cheddar cheese that is sure to please everyone at the dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 907 grams 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts
  • 2 sleeves butter crackers such as Ritz
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 340 grams 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 eggs beaten For the sauce:
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Milk as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a 22cm x 33cm (9x13-inch) baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • Use chicken breasts to cut into two or three large pieces.
  • Pulse cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley in a food processor until you get fine crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, mix the milk and eggs. In a separate bowl, combine the cheese/cracker mixture.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture. Next, dip them in the cracker mix. Finally, press in the crumbs to coat.
  • Place the coated chicken in the prepared pan and spray with a thin coating of cooking spray.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Cover the dish with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
  • While the chicken is baking, heat the butter and chicken soup in a saucepan. Add milk to achieve the desired consistency. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

Notes

You can use chicken tenders or chicken breasts for this recipe.
Make sure to pulse the cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until you get fine crumbs.
You can add milk to the sauce to adjust the consistency.
Serve with your favorite side dish, such as mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice.