Ritz Cracker Chicken and Dressing Recipe 🍗🧀

Overview:

• Name: Ritz Cracker Chicken and Dressing
• Category: One Dish Meal
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Calories: 196.9 per serving
• Fat Content: 7.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1.9g
• Cholesterol Content: 151.4mg
• Sodium Content: 816.4mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 6.7g
• Fiber Content: 0.7g
• Sugar Content: 2.5g
• Protein Content: 24.9g
• Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Potluck, Winter, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1 Velveeta cheese block
• 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups Ritz crackers (crushed)
• 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). 🔥

2. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients to ensure you have everything you need for this delightful dish.

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3. Crush Crackers: In a large bowl, crush 3 cups of Ritz crackers into fine crumbs. Set aside a portion for later use as a topping. 🍪

4. Combine Ingredients: In the same bowl with the crushed crackers, add the chopped celery, chopped onion, beaten egg, and chicken broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

5. Prepare Chicken: Lay out the boneless skinless chicken breast halves on a clean surface.

6. Add Cheese: Cut the Velveeta cheese block into thin slices and place them on top of each chicken breast.

7. Assemble: Dip each cheese-topped chicken breast into the cracker mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

8. Place in Baking Dish: Take a 9×13-inch baking dish and coat it with cooking spray. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the dish.

9. Top with Crumbs: Sprinkle the reserved cracker crumbs over the top of the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly covered.

10. Drizzle with Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cracker topping.

11. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cracker topping is golden brown and crispy. 🍽️

12. Serve: Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve the Ritz Cracker Chicken and Dressing hot, garnished with your favorite herbs or alongside your preferred side dishes. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful meal with your loved ones!

Notes:

• This Ritz Cracker Chicken and Dressing recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners, potluck gatherings, or weeknight meals when you crave something hearty and satisfying.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite spices or herbs to the cracker mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Indulge in the crispy goodness of Ritz crackers combined with tender chicken and creamy cheese in this delightful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite!