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April 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Ritz Cracker Baked Chicken

Chicken Recipes

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Ritz Cracker Baked Chicken
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Ritz Cracker Chicken

Boneless chicken breasts soaked in buttermilk; then coated in Ritz cracker crumbs and baked until juicy and golden brown.

Ritz Cracker Baked Chicken Breasts

I had some leftover Ritz crackers when I recently made the Velveeta Shells & Cheese; so I decided to use them as a topping for this Ritz Cracker Chicken. 

Boneless chicken can sometimes be a little dry; especially if overcooked. Brining the chicken or soaking it in buttermilk first is a good way to seal in the juices; leaving your chicken extra juicy. 

We tend to eat a lot of chicken; whether that's boneless breasts or chicken thighs.

 This recipe for Ritz Cracker Baked Chicken doesn't require a lot of ingredients and makes a quick, delicious weeknight dinner.

The crackers add a buttery, rich flavor that goes perfectly with many side dishes. 

Equipment

  • Resealable Plastic Bag (or bowl)
  • Mini Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl (for coating the chicken)
  • Casserole Baking Dish

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Ingredients Needed

For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 

  • Boneless Chicken Breasts: Chicken breasts seem to be getting larger and larger. Try to find some that are smaller in size (around 6-ounces). If you can only find the large ones, cut them in half horizontally before making this recipe. 
  • Buttermilk: You can purchase buttermilk or make it yourself by combining 2 cups of milk with ¼ cup of lemon juice or white vinegar. Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes until it thickens before soaking the chicken. 
  • Ritz Crackers: I like to purchase the ones in the snack size sleeves so they stay fresher longer. You'll need 4-snack size packages or 2-full sleeve packages. You'll need approximately 2 cups of crumbs. 
  • Parsley: I used dried parsley to give this chicken recipe a bit of color, but you can use other spices like basil or oregano. 
  • Black Pepper
  • Cooking Spray

Ritz Cracker Chicken on a white plate

How do you make Ritz Cracker Chicken?

Start by adding the chicken to a resealable plastic bag (or a bowl); then add the buttermilk.

Coat the chicken, seal the bag (or cover the bowl); then refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight. 

When you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray the baking dish with the cooking spray. 

Add the Ritz crackers, parsley and pepper to a mini food processor; then pulse until fine. Add the crumbs to a bowl; then dredge the chicken into the crumbs.

Coat both sides of the chicken; then place into the baking dish. Repeat for all pieces of chicken; then spray the tops with some of the cooking spray as well. 

Place the baking dish in the oven and cook 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the chicken. 

Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken. These pieces were approximately 6-ounces.

Serving Suggestions

Because the flavor is buttery, mild and a little salty from the crackers, you can serve this Ritz Cracker Chicken with a variety of sides. Here are a few of our favorites: 

Sides: Apple Bread Stuffing, Creamy Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes or Broccoli and Cheese Risotto

Vegetable: Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole, Steakhouse Creamed Spinach or Italian Style Grilled Street Corn

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Ritz Cracker Baked Chicken

 

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Ritz Cracker Chicken

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Boneless chicken breasts soaked in buttermilk; then coated in Ritz cracker crumbs and baked until juicy and golden brown.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Resting Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Resealable Plastic Bag (or bowl)
  • Mini Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl (for coating the chicken)
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 6- (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 full sleeves Ritz crackers (or 4 snack pack sleeves)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking Spray

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding the chicken to a resealable plastic bag (or a bowl); then add the buttermilk. Coat the chicken, seal the bag (or cover the bowl); then refrigerate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.
  • When you're ready to cook the chicken, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and spray the baking dish with the cooking spray.
  • Add the Ritz crackers, parsley and pepper to a mini food processor; then pulse until fine. Add the crumbs to a bowl; then dredge the chicken into the crumbs.
  • Coat both sides of the chicken; then place into the baking dish. Repeat for all pieces of chicken; then spray the tops with some of the cooking spray as well. 
  • Place the baking dish in the oven and cook 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F in the thickest part of the chicken.

Notes

Please read the post for additional instructions and/or substitutions. 

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 40gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 765mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 1mg
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