Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
269 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares chicken breasts coated in a layered crust of sour cream, shredded cheddar, and a seasoned crushed Ritz cracker mixture. The multiple coatings create a flavorful, tender interior with a crisp, golden crust after baking. The baking process involves covering the dish initially to keep moisture and finish uncovered to develop a golden crust.
The accompanying sauce combines cream of chicken soup, sour cream, butter, and milk, heated on the stove until blended and smooth. This sauce adds moisture and richness, complementing the baked crust and chicken.
Serving the chicken topped with sauce and fresh parsley provides contrast in texture and a fresh herbal note. This dish suits a comforting main course paired with vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 large chicken breast cut in half, boneless skinless
- 2 leeves Ritz crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
- parsley fresh, for garnish
Sauce
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/8 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place crushed crackers in a shallow dish along with salt, pepper, and parsley. Also place sour cream in a separate dish, and cheese in another dish as well.
- Begin by dipping each breast half into sour cream, coating all sides, and then placing in the cheese dish, coating with shredded cheese. Then, place each breast into the cracker mixture until well coated.
- Place into a greased 9x13. Cover and bake for 50-55 minutes.v
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- As the chicken is finishing cooking, place the sauce ingredients into a small pot and cook on medium-high heat. Stir until well combined and serve over the chicken along with fresh parsley. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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