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crispy cheddar chicken

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Tammy T
@ttodd4jesus
Mesa, AZ

This chicken dish is quick and easy and delish! I do these a little differently than most. Can use Ritz crackers but I like the bread crumbs as I like to taste the cheddar cheese. I also like the texture of the bread crumbs better. I also do not use eggs to dip the chicken in. By the way, it is very kid-friendly. By the way, I am guesstimating the amounts as I just throw this together. :)

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you're looking for an easy kid-friendly dinner, try this crispy cheddar chicken. The chicken breasts have a crispy and cheesy exterior with a satisfying crunch from the bread crumbs. We've seen this recipe with crackers, but we liked the texture and lighter flavor from the bread crumbs. It lets the cheddar cheese flavor more prominent. Drizzled over top is a lovely and easy creamy sauce for even more flavor.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8)
yield 5 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crispy cheddar chicken

  • 4
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 3 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 c
    plain bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 1 can
    cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
  • 2 Tbsp
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make crispy cheddar chicken

Test Kitchen Tips
You do have to firmly press the cheese to get it to stick. If you have an issue, try adding an egg to the milk.
  • Cut chicken breasts into 3 pieces.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice chicken breasts into three pieces. This will help your chicken cook quickly and make it easy to serve the children.
  • Gather three pans or dishes to fill with the milk, sharp cheddar, and seasoned bread crumbs.
    2
    Gather three pans or dishes to fill with the milk, sharp cheddar, and bread crumbs. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic salt to the bread crumbs and mix.
  • Dip chicken in milk.
    3
    Dip chicken pieces in the milk first.
  • Dip chicken in cheese.
    4
    Then roll in the cheese.
  • Press bread crumbs into the chicken.
    5
    Gently with your hands sprinkle the bread crumbs all over the chicken to cover.
  • Place chicken onto parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    6
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place chicken on the parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with parsley.
    7
    Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with parsley.
  • Bake the chicken.
    8
    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and juice runs clear.
  • Exact baking time depends on size of the chicken.
    9
    The time depends on the size of the chicken pieces so watch closely.
  • Mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and butter in a small saucepan.
    10
    Prepare the sauce by mixing the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and butter in a small saucepan until hot. I add a little pepper to the sauce.
  • Sauce drizzled over the Crispy Cheddar Chicken.
    11
    Spoon over the chicken. Serve with your choice of potatoes, pasta, or rice for a side.
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