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Ritz Cracker Chicken

Ritz Cracker Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Ritz Cracker Chicken is crispy, buttery, and oh-so-easy to make! This easy weeknight dinner features tender chicken coated in crunchy Ritz crumbs. It's delicious enough to impress guests but simple enough for a family meal. Make it tonight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs Beaten for coating.
  • 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers Crushed into crumbs.
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt Adds savory flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Optional for flavor enhancement.
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves chicken Main protein component.
  • ⅓ cup butter Cut into cubes to add richness.

Equipment

  • Pyrex 3 Quart Glass Baking Dish
  • Instant-read Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Place beaten eggs and cracker crumbs into two separate shallow bowls.
  3. Add garlic salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to the cracker crumbs and stir to combine.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the eggs and then into the crumb mixture to completely coat the chicken.
  5. Arrange chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish and arrange cubes of butter around each breast.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Use thin chicken breasts for even cooking.
  • Tip 2: Confirm doneness with a thermometer.
  • Tip 3: Adapt this recipe to your taste with various spices.
  • Tip 4: Store leftovers properly for maximum freshness.
  • Tip 5: Freeze uncooked chicken to prepare later.