A cheesy, crunchy, and juicy baked chicken dish that’s easy to make and packed with flavor!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

✅ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
✅ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
✅ 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 1 cup, crushed)
✅ ½ cup milk
✅ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
✅ ¼ teaspoon onion powder
✅ ¼ teaspoon paprika
✅ Salt and pepper to taste
✅ 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Optional Creamy Sauce:

✅ 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
✅ ½ cup sour cream
✅ 1 tablespoon milk

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Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Prepare the Coating:

• In three separate shallow bowls:
  🥛 Place milk in the first bowl.
  🧀 Place shredded cheddar cheese in the second bowl.
  🍪 In the third bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Coat the Chicken:

• Dip each chicken breast into the milk.
• Coat evenly with cheddar cheese, pressing it onto the surface.
• Press into the cracker mixture, ensuring a thick, crunchy coating.

4️⃣ Bake Until Crispy:

• Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
• Drizzle with melted butter for extra crispiness.
• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F/74°C).

5️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Sauce (Optional):

• In a small saucepan, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and smooth.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

• Serve the crispy cheddar chicken with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies.
• Drizzle with the creamy sauce or serve it on the side for dipping!

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🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Crispy Cheddar Chicken:
✔ Use sharp cheddar for the boldest flavor.
✔ Double-coat for extra crunch—dip in milk → crackers → cheese → crackers!
✔ Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep the crust intact.
✔ Add a spicy kick by mixing cayenne pepper or hot sauce into the coating.

🥗 Pair this dish with:

• Garlic mashed potatoes 🥔
• Steamed green beans or asparagus 🌱
• A fresh garden salad 🥗