Cheddar Baked Chicken Recipe

This Cheddar Baked Chicken Recipe is easy and delicious.

Made with skinless chicken breasts, cheddar cheese, and seasonings, this mouthwatering dish is savory and cheesy, with chicken that is crispy on the outside tender and juicy chicken on the inside.

What is Cheddar Baked Chicken?

Cheddar Baked Chicken is dish that features chicken breasts, coated in a breadcrumb mixture with shredded cheddar cheese, and then baked them until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

I like how much flavor this dish has making it perfect for serving with about anything from rice to steamed broccoli.

Have you tried my Spicy Cheddar Ranch Dip?

That simple 10 minute dip is creamy and savory. Both this recipe for chicken and that recipe for dip are great tasting ideas that can be made with cheddar cheese.

Panko style breadcrumbs are used in this recipe to coat the chicken. You can find panko breadcrumbs here.

Why we love baked cheesy chicken.

This is an easy recipe to make. It takes just 10 minutes to prep this dish as well.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• Also, the combination of savory chicken, flavorful cheddar cheese, and the crispy breadcrumb coating offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as changing out your seasonings or using another cut of chicken.
• The chicken can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to a day before baking.
• Crispy coated chicken is an easy sell to families members, especially children.
• Leftovers taste great the next day as is or on top of a salad.

Ingredients needed to make baked chicken with cheddar cheese.

• Butter. Your butter should be melted.
• Chicken. Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
• Panko Breadcrumbs. Adds crunch to the outside of the chicken.
• Parmesan Cheese. Your cheese should be grated.
• Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Buttermilk. Helps hold the crispy coating on the chicken breasts.
• Cheddar Cheese. The cheddar cheese should be shredded.

Tips for making the best Cheddar Baked Chicken.

Use clean paper towels to pat your chicken dry before adding the coating. This will help the ingredients stick to the chicken better.

More helpful tips for you.

1. If your chicken breasts are significantly different in size, you can use a food mallet to pound them into a similar size. This will help the chicken baked more uniformly.
2. Panko breadcrumbs offer a flavorful breading to this recipe. You can however use the dry breadcrumbs of your choice.
3. Instead of using breadcrumbs, you can use cereal or crushed crackers for a crunchy crust.
4. When coating your chicken with the breadcrumbs, coat the chicken evenly for the perfect consistent crunch.
5. I like sharp cheddar for the flavor. You can use the cheddar cheese of your choice.
6. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before serving it.

How to make Cheddar Baked Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Bake Time: 30 minutes .
Servings: 4 .

1. Prepare. Preheat your oven to 375°F and pour your melted butter into a baking dish.
2. Dredging Station. You will need two shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place your buttermilk. The second bowl should contain your panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Use a whisk to combine together the ingredients in the second bowl.
3. Dredge. Use a fork to dip the first chicken breast into the buttermilk, coating it entirely. Tap excess buttermilk off the chicken back into the bowl. Then press the chicken into the second bowl, coating it with the dry ingredients. Lastly, place the chicken breast into your prepared baking dish and repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
4. Bake. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the chicken and bake it for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
5. Rest. After taking the chicken out of the oven allow it to rest for five minutes before serving for the crust to set.

Expert Tip 👉 Your chicken is done cooking when a meat thermometer says that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

How to store Cheddar Baked Chicken

Once your chicken has fully cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, chicken should keep for up to four days.

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Cheddar Baked Chicken Recipe, a delicious and easy recipe for chicken breasts coated in a cheesy breading and baked to perfection.

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