Crispy Cheddar Chicken

Crispy Cheddar Chicken

We love the chicken but the sauce is beyond yummy!

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenders or breasts
  • 2 sleeves butter crackers, such as Ritz
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Milk, as needed

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    If using chicken breasts, cut each breast into 2 or 3 large pieces.

  3. 3

    In a food processor, pulse crackers, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley until fine crumbs are formed.

  4. 4

    In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Place cracker/cheese mixture in a separate shallow bowl.

  5. 5

    Dredge the chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then in the cracker mixture, pressing in crumbs to coat well.

  6. 6

    Place chicken in prepared pan and spray with a thin layer of cooking spray. Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake until chicken is golden brown and crispy, 10 minutes more.

  7. 7

    Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium saucepan, stir together chicken soup, sour cream, and butter, over medium-high heat. Add milk by the tablespoon until desired consistency is reached.

  8. 8

    Serve over chicken and enjoy!