Description
This Ritz Parmesan Baked Chicken recipe features tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts coated in creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy Ritz cracker crumbs, seasoned with garlic and parsley, then baked to golden perfection with melted butter and Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and easy family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs or other buttery cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
Garnishes (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with non-stick baking spray to prepare it for the chicken.
- Prepare Cracker Mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the Ritz cracker crumbs, garlic salt, seasoned salt, parsley flakes, and 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Coat Chicken: Coat each chicken breast on both sides with plain Greek yogurt. Then roll each piece thoroughly in the cracker mixture until fully coated. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Add Butter: Slice the 1/4 cup butter into 16 equal pieces. Place two slices of butter on top of each coated chicken breast to ensure richness and moisture during baking.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered for 45 minutes. After 30 minutes, check them; if the chicken is browning too much, cover loosely with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time to prevent burning while allowing the chicken to cook through.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the baked chicken breasts before serving for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Be sure to monitor the chicken after 30 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Greek yogurt helps keep the chicken moist and allows the coating to stick well.
- Using Ritz crackers adds a buttery, crispy texture that enhances the dish.
- Butter slices on top of the chicken add richness and help create a golden crust.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Optional garnishes add a fresh, cheesy finish but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
