Heavenly Chicken Recipe with Ritz Crackers

Fork holding a bite of heavenly chicken with the rest of the chicken breast coated with Ritz crackers on the plate with mashed cauliflower.

Heavenly Chicken Recipe with Ritz Crackers

The best heavenly chicken recipe has an irresistibly crunchy topping made with Ritz crackers that gives way to tender, juicy chicken.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
¾ cup crushed Ritz crackers
1 Tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spritz a glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. A sheet pan covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper will also work.
Pat chicken breasts dry and generously season all sides with salt and pepper.
Add sour cream or Greek yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to a small bowl and stir well to combine.
Brush a thin layer of the mixture on top of the chicken breasts with a silicone brush. Leave the bottoms untouched.
Add crushed Ritz crackers to a shallow bowl. Press the the top of the chicken with the sour cream basting into the breadcrumbs.
Alternatively, spoon the cracker crumb topping over the top and press it into the chicken with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
Either way, the bottom of the chicken is not breaded.
Melt butter and gently brush over the top of the chicken.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

See step-by-step pictures, serving ideas, and more tips above.

Top Tip:

If the topping is not crisped to your liking at the end of the bake time, put it under the broiler for a few minutes, watching very carefully to ensure it doesn't burn.

Storage:

Leftovers - Store leftover Heavenly Chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or up to 2 months in the freezer. Reheat in the oven at 325°F until heated through.
Make it ahead and freeze it: Prepare the recipe, but don't cook it. Freeze chicken in a pan or baking dish that can be covered and wrapped in plastic wrap. For best quality, eat within 2 months of freezing. When you are ready to serve, defrost overnight and cook according to instructions.

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