Baked Cheddar Chicken

Name: Baked Cheddar Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/3 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup cornflakes cereal; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

This simple baked chicken features tender meat encased in a crisp, savory coating of cheddar, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.

⭐ 3.7 (18 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder on one plate.
Whisk egg, milk, sour cream, melted butter, and garlic in a shallow bowl.
Mix cheddar, breadcrumbs, crushed cereal, Parmesan, and thyme on a separate plate.
Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the cheese mixture to coat.
Place chicken on a wire rack within a baking pan.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 520 kcal

Carbohydrate: 19 g

Cholesterol: 190 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 51 g

Saturated Fat: 13 g

Sodium: 853 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 25 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g