Cheddar Chicken
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
15m
|
Total Time:
40m
Ingredients
- 16 buttery crackers (such as Ritz), crushed (about 3⁄4 cup)
- 6 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- wild rice pilaf and steamed green beans (optional)
Directions
- Heat oven to 350° F. In a bowl, combine the crackers, cheese, garlic, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Dip the chicken in the butter, then in the cracker mixture, pressing gently to help the crackers adhere. Place the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle any remaining cracker mixture on the chicken and drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake until the chicken is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve with the pilaf and green beans, if desired.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 514
- Fat 32g
- Sat Fat 16g
- Cholesterol 170mg
- Sodium 591mg
- Protein 46g
- Carbohydrate 10g
- Sugar 1g
- Fiber 0g
- Iron 2mg
- Calcium 344mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Amp up this cheese-crusted chicken by adding some spicy Pepper Jack.
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