Ritz Cracker Chicken: The Easy Weeknight MVP You’ll Love
Ritz Cracker Chicken is the perfect weeknight meal that combines crunchy crackers with juicy chicken, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in melted butter, then coat with the cracker mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be customized with different spices.
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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