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Juicy Ritz Chicken coated with buttery Ritz crackers, baked to crispy perfection.

Ritz Cracker Chicken

A crunchy, buttery chicken dish that's easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed) Crushed, not powdered
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter Do not skimp on the butter for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Either one works
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika or dried parsley (optional) For color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Crush the Ritz crackers. Place them in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into small pieces, not dust.
  3. In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed crackers with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In another bowl, stir together the sour cream and a tiny pinch of salt. If too thick, add a spoonful of milk to loosen.
  5. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help the coating stick.
  6. Coat each piece of chicken with the sour cream mixture, then press it into the cracker crumbs for a thick coating.
  7. Place the coated chicken in the greased baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over the top evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

For thicker chicken, slice them in half lengthwise or pound slightly for even cooking. Make sure to drizzle butter right before baking for a crunchy topping.