Crispy Cheddar ChickenCrispy Cheddar ChickenCrispy Cheddar Chicken
This crispy cheddar chicken delivers golden-baked goodness with a buttery cracker crust, melty cheese, and juicy tenderness from pressure cooking. Comfort food made easy with minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For egg and milk mixture
- 1 Baking dish Foil-lined and greased
- 1 Oven Preheated to 400°F
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts choose your favorite cut
- 2 sleeves Butter crackers like Ritz, crushed
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup for sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream for sauce
- 2 tablespoons Butter for sauce
- Milk to thin sauce as needed
- Light cooking spray or melted butter for topping before baking
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish with foil and lightly grease it.
- Crush butter crackers and mix with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a shallow dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk and beaten eggs.
- Spread shredded cheddar cheese into a third dish.
- Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture, then coat with cheese, and finally press into cracker mixture.
- Place coated chicken pieces into the baking dish. Spray tops with cooking spray or butter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and crust is crisp and golden.
- While baking, mix soup, sour cream, butter, and milk in a saucepan to create sauce. Serve over chicken.
Notes
To reheat and keep the crust crispy, warm leftovers in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes instead of using the microwave.