How to Make Cheddar Baked Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of comforting, cheesy dishes, then this Cheddar Baked Chicken recipe is sure to become one of your go-to favorites. It combines tender, juicy chicken with a crispy, golden-brown cheddar cheese crust that's simply irresistible. This easy and delicious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress your family and friends with a homemade meal that's both hearty and flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  • Mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Beat together egg and milk in a second dish. Mix cheese, cereal, and bread crumbs in a third dish.
  • Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then press in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter evenly over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear, about 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 866mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 205mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 191mg