Description
Ritz Crusted Chicken Delight brings crispy, golden perfection to your dinner table with a delightful crunch that elevates classic poultry. Crunchy crackers and savory seasonings create an irresistible coating you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Breading and Topping:
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (Roasted Vegetable flavor recommended), crushed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 10 ounces (283 grams) cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup milk (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Garlic pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking pan with nonstick spray to ensure easy release.
- Create a wet binding mixture by whisking egg and milk in a shallow dish, which will help the coating adhere perfectly to the chicken.
- Set up two separate coating stations: one with finely crushed Ritz crackers and another with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Season chicken fillets with salt and garlic pepper, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Dredge each chicken piece through the egg-milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully press shredded cheese onto the moistened chicken surface, creating a flavorful first layer.
- Roll the cheese-covered chicken in crushed Ritz crackers, pressing gently to create a crisp, golden exterior.
- Arrange the coated chicken fillets on the prepared baking pan, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the crust turns a deep golden brown.
- While chicken bakes, prepare the accompanying sauce by melting butter in a saucepan.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk into the melted butter, stirring until smooth and heated through.
- Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to retain moisture.
- Drizzle warm, creamy sauce over the crispy chicken just before serving.
Notes
- Prep ahead by crushing Ritz crackers and shredding cheese to streamline the coating process and reduce kitchen time.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the egg mixture and coating adhere more effectively to the chicken.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption, using a meat thermometer for precision.
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different herbs or spices like paprika, Italian blend, or dried thyme in the cracker coating.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- For a lighter version, consider using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the sauce and baking on a wire rack to reduce excess oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg