Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe

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Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe

Ritz cracker chicken is baked to crispy cheesy perfection and smothered in gravy for an easy comfort food favorite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

Chicken

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
2 sleeves Ritz crackers
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ cup sour cream
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
fresh parsley for garnish

Sauce

1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
⅛ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place crushed crackers in a shallow dish along with salt, pepper, and parsley. Place sour cream in a separate dish, and cheese in another dish.
Dip each breast half into sour cream, coating all sides, and then place in the cheese dish, coating with shredded cheese. Place each breast into the cracker mixture until well coated.
Place into a greased 9x13-inch dish. Cover and bake for 50-55 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
As the chicken is finishing cooking, place the sauce ingredients into a small pot and cook on medium-high heat. Stir until well combined and serve over the chicken along with fresh parsley. ENJOY!

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Notes

Recipe tips.

Ritz crackers can be replaced with about 3 cups of another buttery cracker, breadcrumbs, or panko crumbs.
When needed, we pound the thicker parts of the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness (about ½ inch). This helps with even cooking throughout.
Instead of halved chicken breasts, try about 2 pounds of chicken thighs and bake for 55-75 minutes, or tenderloins and bake for 30-40 minutes. Bake covered and remove foil during the last 10-12 minutes.
Other creamy soups can also be used, such as cream of mushroom, cream of celery. You can also make a Chicken Cream Soup Substitute.

Air fryer directions. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the air fryer basket (depending on the size of the fryer, you may need to cook in batches). Cook for 15-20 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts halfway through the cooking time (around 7-10 minutes).

Prep ahead. Coat the chicken as directed and then wrap each piece with plastic wrap. Store pieces in an airtight freeze-safe container for about 6 months. Thaw for 8+ hours in the refrigerator before baking.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw if needed, and reheat in the oven or microwave.

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