Baked Cheddar Chicken


Ingredients

  • 4 whole large chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
  • 1 cup crushed cheese-its
  • 1 cup crushed saltines
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon salted butter
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon sage
  • 2 cup hot water
  • 2 teaspoon condensed chicken base
  • 2 tablespoon Marsala wine
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

1. Coat chicken in egg wash, dip into cheese and press cheese onto chicken.
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2. Move carefully to the bread crumb/cracker mixture and coat with crumbs. Place in prepared baking pan. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
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3. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
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4. While chicken is baking, prepare sauce by melted butter in a large pan. Add the flour and whisk to eliminate any lumps. Cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.
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5. Add salt, pepper, and garlic salt to taste. Add dried parsley and sage.
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6. Add hot water, condensed chicken base, and Marsala to the sauce pan and cook until mixture is thickened. Add the heavy cream and sour cream and stir to combine.
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7. Drizzle sauce over chicken, and serve with your favorite sides. We made garlic mashed potatoes and creamy balsamic green beans.