Ritz Cracker Chicken

You absolutely HAVE to pair this chicken with my super Easy Parmesan Noodles on the side. I’m pretty sure it’s a law. I’m just the messenger. So go ahead and get yourself some Ritz crackers, if you don’t have some already, and whip this up for a new family go-to dinner!

Servings: 4

Total Time: 25 minutes

For this Ritz Cracker Chicken recipe you will need:

For the Chicken:

• 3 chicken breasts
• 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of salted butter
• 2 tablespoons of oil

For the Gravy:

• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1/2 cup of half and half
• 2 tablespoons of salted butter
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of corn starch
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes

How to Make Ritz Cracker Chicken

For the Chicken:

Step 1. Grab 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers and crush them into large crumbs. Crushing them with your hands is the easiest but you can also use a fork or even a food processor. Put the crumbs into a large bowl.

Step 2. Crack your 2 eggs in a bowl and whisk them.

Step 3. Heat a large pan on the stove on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of salted butter and 2 tablespoons of oil. I usually use vegetable oil so there is no other flavor coming in but you can use whatever you prefer.

Step 4. Cut the 3 chicken breasts into a few pieces (about 4 per breast). You may want to flatten the thicker parts to make them more even. I like to cut them diagonally to make triangle pieces.

Step 5. Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, and then into the Ritz cracker crumbs. Press each side firmly into the crumbs to get the chicken fully coated. Set each piece aside until they are all ready.

Step 6. Make sure the oil and butter are well mixed in the pan and add the chicken. Make sure the pieces are not touching if possible. You may need to do 2 batches. Cook until the chicken is golden, about 5-7 minutes per side. Be careful not to cook it too long or the crackers will burn and the chicken will not be as juicy.

For the Gravy:

Step 7. Set a medium sized pan on medium-low heat and add 1/2 a cup half and half, 2 tablespoons of butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Crumble in the 2 chicken bouillon cubes and give it a stir.

Step 8. While the butter is melting, grab a separate bowl and add in 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Use a fork and mix it together until no clumps remain. If you do not have cornstarch you can substitute with more flour. The only downside is that there will be just a tiny bit more of a floury taste. Slowing pour the mixture in the pan, stirring as you go. The bottom will start to firm up first so stir it regularly. Don’t worry about clumps because we will blend it soon. Using a rubber spatula is the best option here.

Step 9. Once the gravy has thickened up, turn off the heat and transfer it a blender. Blend until smooth and then transfer back into the pan and cover until ready to serve. You want to leave the heat off unless you need to reheat before serving, or it will get too thick.

Enjoy!

• Blending the gravy: I like to use a bullet blender instead of a full sized blender. You will want to remove the lid slowly, but immediately after blending as the heat from the gravy will cuase pressure to build up. Open it too fast and you’ve lost your sauce!

Ritz Cracker Chicken

This Ritz Cracker Chicken is so incredibly yummy! The chicken is golden and crispy and the white sauce gravy is a perfect, savory pairing. This is sure to be a new family favorite!

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken:

• 3 chicken breasts
• 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of salted butter
• 2 tablespoons of oil

For the Gravy:

• 1 cup of whole milk
• 1/2 cup of half and half
• 2 tablespoons of salted butter
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of corn starch
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes

Instructions

 

For the Chicken:

• Grab 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers and crush them into large crumbs. Put the crumbs into a large bowl.
• Crack your 2 eggs in a bowl and whisk them.
• Heat a large pan on the stove on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of salted butter and 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Cut the 3 chicken breasts into a few pieces (about 4 per breast). You may want to flatten the thicker parts to make them more even.
• Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, and then firmly press them into the Ritz cracker crumbs on each side. Set each piece aside until they are all ready.
• Make sure the oil and butter are well mixed in the pan and add the chicken. Cook until the chicken is golden, about 5-7 minutes per side.

For the Gravy:

• Set a medium sized pan on medium-low heat and add 1/2 a cup half and half, 2 tablespoons of butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Crumble in the 2 chicken bouillon cubes and give it a stir.
• While the butter is melting, grab a separate bowl and add in 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Use a fork and mix it together until no clumps remain. Slowing pour the mixture into the pan, stirring as you go.
• Once the gravy has thickened up, turn off the heat and transfer it a blender. Blend until smooth and then transfer back to the pan with the heat still off and cover until ready to serve.

Notes

Pair this with a salad and my Easy Parmesan Noodles for a complete meal!