Cheddar Baked Chicken
This Cheddar Baked Chicken is coated in a cheesy, buttery, crumb and Corn Flake breading and baked to perfection. This easy baked chicken comes out perfectly tender every time.
Serving6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, (divided)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 cup corn flakes, (crushed)
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter and pour melted butter in an even layer in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; set aside.
- In a third bowl, combine cheddar cheese, bread crumbs and crushed Corn Flakes; set aside.
- Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture and finish by coating it in the Corn Flake mixture.
- Place coated chicken breasts in prepared pan and use the remaining butter to put a pat of butter on top of each piece of chicken.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
To make this ahead of time: Prepare the chicken as directed. But do not bake. Cover well and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
Nutrition
Calories: 496 kcal · Carbohydrates: 28 g · Protein: 35 g · Fat: 27 g · Saturated Fat: 15 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 188 mg · Sodium: 961 mg · Potassium: 528 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 883 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 181 mg · Iron: 4 mg