Golden Crusted Parmesan Chicken Bake
This Golden Crusted Parmesan Chicken Bake is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with a crispy Ritz cracker and Parmesan crust. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix well to coat the crackers evenly.
- Spread the sour cream over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth. Pour the mixture over the chicken and sour cream layer.
- Sprinkle the Ritz cracker mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy this comforting Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole with your favorite sides!
Nutrition
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg