Amazing Baked Garlic Cheddar Chicken Breasts

Let’s just say I’ve never been a fan of chicken breasts.  I love dark meat chicken, especially on the bone.  It’s moist and delicious, and one of my favorite things to eat.

Unfortunately, Nate had an incidence of choking when eating chicken on the bone as a kid, so he hates it.  He loves chicken breasts, and I’ve pretty much avoided them like the plague.  They always tasted so plain and blah, like cardboard to me.

But, I like to make Nate things he likes, too, so  I’ve been trying my hand at chicken breasts.  I think I found a winner!

Several years ago, I had found a recipe that involved dipping the chicken in melted butter, then bread crumbs, and then baking them.  While that sounds heavenly, I wasn’t too keen on dipping them in butter.  So, I came up with a recipe that dips the chicken in olive oil mixed with a few other delicious ingredients (like garlic!) for a healthier meal.

Everyone cleans their plate on garlic cheddar chicken night, and Nate is usually in the fridge eating any leftovers before bedtime  It’s so easy to make — just throw it in the oven and come back in 40 minutes and it’s perfect every time.

Every time I cook this dish, the chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious.  So, now I’m thinking I just might like chicken breasts!

What do you need to make Garlic Cheddar Chicken Breasts?

You’ll need chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic powder and minced garlic as well as parmesan cheese, seasoning salt, bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs, and shredded cheddar cheese.

How do you make Garlic Cheddar Chicken Breasts?

First make sure you spray the pan with nonstick oil spray so the chicken doesn’t stick.

Next, combine the olive oil, seasoning salt, minced garlic, and half the garlic powder.

In another bowl pour in the bread crumbs or cracker crumbs – I always use Ritz crackers.

Then, add the rest of the garlic powder as well as the Parmesan cheese, and 2/3 of the cheddar cheese.

Dredge each chicken in the olive oil mixture then the bread crumb mixture and place evenly in the pan. 

After you’ve coated all the chicken, then take the leftovers from both bowls and drizzle over all the chicken. 

Pop the chicken into the oven.

Five minutes before you take the chicken out, sprinkle the rest of the cheese onto the chicken. 

Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

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