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