Description
Discover the ultimate Crispy Cheddar Chicken, a quick and easy baked dinner that delivers a golden, crunchy crust topped with melty cheddar. Perfect for busy families, this recipe uses simple pantry staples—chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and butter for greasing. In just 30 minutes you’ll have a protein‑rich, flavorful main that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, making weeknight meals both satisfying and stress‑free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with butter or oil.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat eggs in another bowl; place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs; place on sheet.
- Top each piece with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake 25‑30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- use a wire rack on the baking sheet. You can substitute panko for a lighter texture or use a dairy‑free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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