Best 5 Baked Cheez It Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our irresistible Baked Cheez-It Chicken Breasts, a culinary symphony that blends the irresistible crunch of Cheez-It crackers with the succulent flavors of tender chicken breasts. This exceptional dish, presented with three tantalizing variations, promises an explosion of taste in every bite.

The Classic Baked Cheez-It Chicken Breast captivates with its simplicity and timeless appeal. A crispy Cheez-It crust envelops the juicy chicken, delivering a harmonious balance of textures.

For a zesty twist, the Buffalo Ranch Baked Cheez-It Chicken Breast infuses the classic recipe with the fiery heat of buffalo sauce and the cooling embrace of ranch dressing, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Last but not least, the Parmesan Herb Baked Cheez-It Chicken Breast elevates the dish with a medley of aromatic herbs and the nutty richness of Parmesan cheese.

Each variation promises a unique culinary journey, catering to diverse preferences and guaranteeing a satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Simple basic recipe for cooking up a bunch of skinless boneless chicken breasts.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 pinch Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt and Creole seasoning. Place chicken in a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from pan. Pour water into the pan, while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add more water if needed to dislodge the browned bits; serve alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1418.2 mg

AMAZING CRUSTED CHICKEN



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This is my husband's favorite meal for me to cook. The chicken is so moist and flavorful. The more seasonings you use the better it tastes. Mayo may cause some areas to be a little mushy but it still tastes amazing!

Provided by Chefbound

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Oven Fried

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cheese flavored crackers (such as Cheez-It®), crushed
1 cup French-fried onions, crushed
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
2 teaspoons sesame seed, toasted
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix cheese-flavored crackers, French-fried onions, Italian bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Wash and pat chicken breasts dry. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each piece and place mayonnaise-side down in the cracker mixture. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side of the chicken and cover with the cracker mixture, patting firmly into the chicken. Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cracker mixture on top; lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1273.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BAKED CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN BREASTS



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This is fantastic recipe from Vintagevictuals.com, this lady is awesome! My husband absolutely loved it! I didn't see anything like this on here so I thought I would post it on here so everyone could try this delicious recipe. I usually serve this with corn, cheesy potatoes and a biscuit. Yum! Yum! You can also try this recipe with any of the other varieties of the Cheez-its, the cheddar jack and the spicy ones are also really good too. So try them out! :)

Provided by Sheri Baby

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups Cheez-It crackers, crushed
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease an oven safe dish that the chicken will fit inches.
  • Rinse your chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towel.Very important that you dry the chicken breasts before preparing them, if the chicken isn't dry the seasonings will not stick and neither will the sour cream mixture. Season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. In a shallow dish, combine the sour cream and buttermilk. Arrange the crushed Cheez-Its in a second shallow dish. Dip each chicken breast into the sour cream mixture, then into the Cheez-Its so that they adhere and form a crust. Place the chicken in your prepared baking dish, leaving about 1 inch between the breasts.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 85, Sodium 268.9, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 26.9

CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN



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If don't like mayonnaise, try bbq sauce or honeymustard. They both keep the chicken moist like mayo does.

Provided by Ashley Dawkins

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
mayonnaise
cheez-its

Steps:

  • 1. Coat the chickens with a layer of mayonnaise.
  • 2. Crumble up some cheez-its and roll the chickens so that they stick all over.
  • 3. Lay the breasts in a lightly greased pan and bake on 350 degrees until cooked.

OVEN BAKED CHEEZ-IT CHICKEN TENDERS



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This came out of a cookbook I bought for my daughter... but I have to admit that I really like it too! It's a great recipe for your kids to help you make, and they think it's so cool to cook with Cheez-it's!

Provided by CHRISSYG

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups Cheez-It crackers (or similar, small cheddar flavored crackers)
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
nonstick cooking spray (such as Pam)
1 lb chicken tenders (or boneless skinless breasts, cut into strips)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil (or silpat if you have it).
  • Place the Cheez-it's in a zip-lock baggie and give it to your kid to play catch, touch football, whatever. Smack the back a few times with a rolling pin... get the cheese-it's crushed, but don't worry if there are some larger pieces. Pour into a shallow bowl or plate.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the water. Whisk together until combined well. (something else your child can do!).
  • Dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then roll around in the crushed Cheez-it's (kids love this part!)
  • Place on the cookie sheet, continue until all the chicken is coated.
  • Lightly spray all coated chicken with the cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350°F about 15 -20 minutes (start checking the smaller ones after 10 minutes. I always pull them out as they get cooked through so that the smallest isn't incinerated by the time the largest piece is done cooking).

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, use Panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked Cheez-It Chicken Breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the Cheez-It crust is crispy and flavorful. This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Here are some additional tips for making the best Baked Cheez-It Chicken Breasts:

  • Use fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the best results.
  • Make sure to coat the chicken evenly in the buttermilk mixture and then in the Cheez-It crumbs.
  • Bake the chicken at a high temperature for a short period of time to ensure that the crust is crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

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