Crispy Cheddar Chicken with Creamy Sauce (Print version)

Tender chicken cutlets baked under a crunchy cheddar cracker crust and served with a warm creamy chicken sauce.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 2 lb (900 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 6 thin cutlets
02 - 1/3 cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons milk
05 - 1 1/2 cups (90 g) crushed buttery crackers
06 - 1/2 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray

For the creamy sauce

13 - 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
14 - 1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream
15 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
16 - 2-4 tablespoons milk, as needed
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 1 pinch garlic powder
19 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and coat the rack lightly with cooking spray.
02 - Place the flour in one shallow dish. In a second dish, whisk the egg and milk. In a third dish, mix the crushed crackers, panko, cheddar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Pat the chicken dry. Coat each cutlet lightly in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the cheddar cracker crumbs until well coated on both sides.
04 - Arrange the chicken on the prepared rack and mist or drizzle lightly with oil. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden and the thickest part reaches 165°F.
05 - While the chicken bakes, whisk the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, butter, 2 tablespoons milk, pepper, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until hot and smooth. Add more milk if needed.
06 - Spoon a little sauce onto each plate, place the crispy cheddar chicken on top, and garnish with parsley. Serve extra sauce on the side.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served right after baking while the cheddar cracker crust is crisp.
02 - Keep sauce separate from leftovers to protect the coating.

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