Ritz Cracker Chicken is the perfect comfort food recipe. Baked in the oven, it’s tender and juicy with a satisfying crunch! Even better, this simple recipe is ready in less than 60 minutes.
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Pin RecipeI love that there are so many ways to enjoy and make chicken. You can bake it, broil it, air fry it, pressure cook it, grill it, and more. And now, you can pair it with your favorite crackers to create a truly delicious dish.
Add this chicken with Ritz crackers meal to your recipe box along with your favorite chicken recipes. You’ll have easy weeknight dinners that take the stress out of cooking! Then, easily steam some veggies, and create quite a delicious, nutritious meal in minutes.
Ritz Cracker Chicken
While this recipe is pretty simple to make, be sure that you follow the steps as they’re listed on the recipe card below. There is a method to making the perfect chicken, and this cracker chicken dish is it!
Everyone in the family will love how this recipe turns out. I think it will be a family favorite in no time at all. You’ll even get requests for this meal, so be ready!
If you love chicken dinners, be sure to check out my Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, this Air Fryer Chicken-Fried Steak, and this Crockpot Chicken Alfredo, too.
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Ingredients for Ritz Cracker Chicken
See full recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Flour – All-purpose flour forms the base of the breading for the chicken.
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Eggs – This helps the cracker coating stick to the chicken.
- Ritz crackers – Grind or break them up so that they’re in crumbles.
- Garlic powder
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Cut them as directed per the recipe card below.
- Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter.
Variations
Check out these variations to try with this already-delicious recipe:
- Try different crackers. You can easily swap the type of crackers and try a new flavor.
- Add toppings. Once this dish is served, top with cheese or your favorite toppings.
How To Make Chicken with Ritz Crackers
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Add: Add the salt, pepper, and flour to a bowl, and stir to combine.
- Whisk: Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Add the crackers: Add the Ritz crackers and garlic powder to a third bowl.
- Dip: Dip the chicken breast into the flour, coating the pieces completely. Then, dip them into the egg mixture followed by the cracker crumbs.
- Add to the dish: Place the coated chicken into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange the cubed butter around the chicken.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil, and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil, flip the chicken, and cover again. Bake for another 15 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Quick Tip
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is safe to eat.
How to Store Baked Ritz Cracker Chicken
Let the chicken cool to room temperature, and then store it in an airtight container. Keep the leftovers in the fridge, and eat within 2-3 days.
To reheat, add the leftover chicken to a microwave-safe dish. Warm in the microwave until heated all the way through.
Serving Suggestions
This easy Ritz cracker chicken pairs wonderfully with all your favorite side dishes! Serve it with homemade garlic bread or mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort food meal.
Or, keep things on the lighter side with a summer salad or steamed broccoli. No matter how you serve it, you really can’t go wrong!
FAQs
Not likely. You can always pop the leftovers in the air fryer for a few minutes to see if you can get some of that crunch back.
Absolutely. Ritz does have some cracker flavors that you can try, but any brand will work! It’s a simple way to add unique flavor and taste.
You might have overcooked the chicken. The best way to verify that you’re cooking chicken properly is to use a meat thermometer.
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Ritz Cracker Chicken
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs whisked
- Ritz crackers 1 sleeve
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut in half horizontally
- ½ cup butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Add the salt, pepper, and flour to a bowl and stir.¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup flour
- Whisk the eggs and add to a different bowl.2 eggs
- Add the Ritz crackers and garlic powder to a third bowl.Ritz crackers, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dip the chicken breast into the flour and be sure to coat completely. Once done, dip them into the egg mixture and then the cracker crumbs.2 chicken breasts
- Place the coated chicken into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the cubed butter around the chicken.½ cup butter
- Cover the recipe with foil and put it in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Take off the foil, flip the chicken, and then cover again. Bake for another 15 minutes. Take off the foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
