Description
Ritz cracker chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight meal that promises crispy, buttery goodness with every bite. Tender boneless chicken breasts are coated in crushed Ritz crackers, baked to golden perfection, and served with your favorite sides. This dish not only satisfies the whole family but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table. Perfect for busy evenings, it combines simplicity and taste effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried herbs (optional): thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a zip-top bag, crush Ritz crackers until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Melt butter in a small bowl until liquid; let cool slightly.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast into melted butter, then coat thoroughly with crushed crackers.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg