Heavenly Chicken
User Reviews
3.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Heavenly Chicken
Description
The recipe for Heavenly Chicken starts by pounding chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking. A combination of sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika provides a seasoned, creamy coating which the chicken is first dredged in. Rolling the coated chicken in crushed Ritz crackers adds a salty, buttery crust that crisps during baking. A drizzle of melted butter before baking enhances browning and crust richness.
Baked at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, the chicken cooks until an internal temperature of 165°F ensures safety while maintaining juiciness. Resting the chicken briefly before slicing lets juices redistribute, preserving moisture. The resulting chicken has a tender interior and a crunchy, flavorful crust.
This dish pairs well with simple vegetable sides or salads to complement the rich coating. It’s straightforward to prepare, making it useful for weeknight meals.
Chicken thighs can substitute breasts if preferred, and plain bread crumbs may replace Ritz crackers, though seasoning adjustments might be needed. The Ritz crackers provide salt, so additional salt is optional.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Add the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to a shallow dish and stir well to combine.
- Add the Ritz crackers to a second shallow dish.
- Dredge each piece of chicken first in the sour cream and then the cracker crumbs, pressing the crumbs into the chicken to coat.
- Place chicken in prepared baking dish and drizzle with the melted butter.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.
- Let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs are an acceptable substitute for breasts, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Ritz crackers provide saltiness; add salt if you use plain bread crumbs instead.
- You can replace crushed Ritz crackers with bread crumbs, but season plain crumbs with about 1 teaspoon salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 182mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 758IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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