Cheesy Baked Chicken Recipe

Crispy, cheesy, and unbelievably delicious! This Cheesy Baked Chicken recipe elevates simple chicken breasts to a new level of flavor. Inspired by Real Simple magazine, this recipe uses a crunchy cracker crumble topping for extra cheesy goodness. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's ready in under an hour and pairs perfectly with baked mac & cheese (use leftover crumbs for extra cheesy deliciousness!) and steamed broccoli. Feel free to experiment with different crackers – Ritz, Townhouse, or Club crackers all work wonderfully!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 741.6 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Chicken

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How to Make Cheesy Baked Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large zip-top bag, combine 1 ½ cups crushed crackers (Townhouse Flipside recommended, or Ritz, Townhouse, or Club), ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 clove minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a shallow dish.
  4. Dip each chicken breast (about 4, 6-ounce breasts) in the melted butter, then add to the zip-top bag. Seal the bag and shake until chicken is completely coated.
  5. Place coated chicken breasts in a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cracker mixture evenly over the chicken.
  7. Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the top.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides, like baked mac and cheese and steamed broccoli!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

66g

Carbs

20g