Description
This Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken is a simple, delicious, and family-friendly dinner that’s sure to please! Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a buttery Ritz cracker and Parmesan crust, then baked to crispy perfection. With just 10 minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying, comforting meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 sleeve)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, coating it fully.
- Press the buttered chicken breasts into the Ritz cracker mixture, ensuring they are coated on all sides.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle any leftover melted butter over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers.
- You can swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- To ensure maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking dish, so the chicken has room to bake evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
