Baked Cheez It Chicken Breasts Recipe

Crispy, cheesy, and unbelievably delicious! This Baked Cheez-It Crusted Chicken Breast recipe elevates simple chicken to a flavor explosion. Inspired by a beloved vintage recipe, this dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Cheez-It crust. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it's sure to become a family favorite. Serve with your favorite sides like corn on the cob, cheesy potatoes, and biscuits for a complete and satisfying meal. Experiment with different Cheez-It flavors – Cheddar Jack and Spicy are also fantastic choices!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 221.2 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Baked Cheez It Chicken Breasts 158

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Cheez It Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Baked Cheez It Chicken Breasts

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the butter mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
  5. Crush Cheez-Its into fine crumbs.
  6. Press Cheez-It crumbs onto both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring a complete coating.
  7. Place chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

16g

Carbs

2g

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