Description

This Ritz Parmesan Baked Chicken recipe features juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of Ritz cracker crumbs, Greek yogurt, garlic salt, and Parmesan cheese. Baked to golden perfection with buttery slices on top, this dish is both easy to prepare and delicious. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, it offers a crispy, cheesy crust with tender chicken inside.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs or other buttery cracker crumbs
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp parsley flakes
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Butter

1/4 cup butter (sliced into 16 pieces)

Optional Garnishes

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick baking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking.
Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the Ritz cracker crumbs, garlic salt, seasoned salt, parsley flakes, and 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined to create the flavorful coating.
Coat Chicken Breasts: Take each chicken breast and coat both sides evenly with plain Greek yogurt. Then roll each piece in the cracker crumb mixture until fully coated. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Add Butter Slices: Slice the 1/4 cup of butter into 16 equal pieces. Place two slices of butter on top of each coated chicken breast to keep it moist and add rich flavor while baking.
Bake the Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven uncovered for 45 minutes. After 30 minutes, check the chicken; if the coating is browning too quickly, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning and continue baking for the remaining time.
Garnish and Serve: Once baked, optionally sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the chicken breasts before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

Using plain Greek yogurt helps the coating adhere and adds moisture without extra fat.
Keep an eye on the chicken after 30 minutes to prevent over-browning by tenting with foil as needed.
For a richer taste, use real butter instead of margarine.
This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with coating
Calories: 380
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg