Ritz Cracker-Crusted Baked Chicken with Spiced Coating

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Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a buttery crushed Ritz cracker crust seasoned with warm spices for a kid-friendly twist. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, large eggs, crushed Ritz crackers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs until smooth.
  2. Step 2: In another shallow bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Dip each chicken breast (4 pieces) into the beaten eggs, coating evenly, then dredge in the spiced Ritz cracker mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crust.
  4. Step 4: Place coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter evenly over the tops.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the crust is golden and crispy. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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