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So I would like to start this recipe post by saying this isn’t gravy in the way you are thinking. It’s not sausage grease, crumbled sausage, milk and flour. But this baked Ritz chicken with gravy is delicious in it’s own unique way. The buttery Ritz crackers over the chicken tenders is crunchy but tender and juicy, and the creamy sauce on top ensures this easy chicken recipe a family favorite.

The first time I made this recipe, my kids started unimpressed. They didn’t think they would like the gravy. Once they tasted the tender chicken breasts

The ingredients for this recipe are pretty easy.

For the chicken:

1 pound skinless chicken breasts
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (maybe two)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

For the gravy:

1/2 C sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C milk
2 Tbs butter

Once you have all of the ingredients assembled, you’ll want to preheat the oven to 400ºF. If you have large chicken breasts, you can cut them into strips. This makes serving easier, but it also cuts WAY down on cooking time. If you want to keep the chicken whole, I recommend using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to make the breasts an even thickness.

You’ll start with a large bowl and a shallow bowl. In the large bowl goes the sour cream, and in the shallow dish goes the cracker mixture. You’ll take turns putting the chicken in the sour cream and then in the crushed Ritz crackers/cheese. Place them in a 9×13 baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. You’ll bake the coated chicken breast strips for about 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside. The best way to check the “doneness” of chicken is with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165ºF.

While the chicken is baking, you’ll make the gravy.

You’ll combine soup, sour cream, milk and butter in a sauce pan on medium heat until combined. Turn the heat on low to keep in warm.

Once the breaded chicken is done, serve it topped with the sour cream mixture with a side of green beans or a baked potato.

This Ritz cracker chicken recipe is delicious. The simple recipe, with it’s crispy chicken and creamy gravy, is an easy meal for busy weeknights.

Questions About Baked Ritz Chicken with Gravy:

Can you use an air fryer for the chicken?

Yes! As long as the internal temp is 165ºF, you’ll be golden (just like your golden brown baked chicken).

Can you use a slow cooker?

I would not recommend it. The slow cooker won’t make crispy Ritz cracker chicken.

If you’re looking for some slow cooker meals, check these out.

Baked Ritz Chicken with Gravy

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Ingredients

For the chicken:
1 pound skinless chicken breasts
1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (maybe two)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
For the gravy:
1/2 C sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C milk
2 Tbs butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

2. You'll start with a large bowl and a shallow bowl. In the large bowl goes the sour cream, and in the shallow dish goes the cracker mixture. You'll take turns putting the chicken in the sour cream and then in the crushed Ritz crackers/cheese.

3. Place them in a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

4. You'll bake the coated chicken breast strips for about 20 minutes or until no longer pink inside. The best way to check the "doneness" of chicken is with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165ºF.

5. To make the gravy, mix all ingredients together in a sauce pan over medium heat.