Cheddar Baked Chicken Recipe (2024)

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.

I wanted to cook chicken in the oven that tasted like fried chicken, but wasn’t. I was so excited with how well this Cheddar Baked Chicken turned out.

I’ve always loved fried chicken, but making it at home is another story.Not only is it messy, but my whole house smells like oil and grease for days!

I wanted to cook chicken in the oven that tasted like fried chicken, but wasn’t. I was so excited with how well this Cheddar Baked Chicken turned out.

This Cheddar Baked Chicken has a crispy breading and is so juicy inside, just like it was fried but it was baked right in the oven!

No oily mess, no fried smell. Hallelujah!

if you love this baked cheddar chicken, be sure to try our mom’s chicken divan. it’s a delicious cheesy chicken broccoli casserole the whole family will love!

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How to Make The Best Cheddar Baked Chicken

I’ve made a few different baked chicken recipes in my day, but this is my absolute favorite. With just 10 minutes or less of preparation, you will have dinner on the table in no time.

I started by preheating my oven to 350 degrees F. This recipe calls for 1/4 cup of melted butter to be placed in the bottom of the pan.

Rather than melting butter in my microwave, I placed the butter right in the pan and put the pan in the oven while the oven was heating up.

If you go this route, be sure to only leave it in there for only a few minutes to avoid the butter burning and remove the pan from the oven as soon as the butter is melted.

This baked chicken is breaded, which means you have the coat the outside of each chicken breast.

You will need three mixing bowls to create that perfect chicken breading.

In the first bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix it together until everything is well combined then set aside.

In the second bowl, whisk together two eggs and a tablespoon of milk until they are full incorporated then set aside.

In the third bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, crushed Corn Flakes and seasoned bread crumbs.

I like to line my bowls up in the order that I will need them.

Take each chicken breast and dredge it in the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture and finishing in the cheese mixture.

Place each coated chicken breast in the 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 the chicken is cooked through.

Enjoy!

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Serves: 6

Cheddar Baked Chicken Recipe

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.

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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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

Equipment

3 Shallow Bowls
Non-stick Cooking Spray
9×13-inch Baking Pan

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

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Judy says:
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Can I bread the chicken ahead of time and bake it later?Sounds so good, I want to make it for company this weekend!
Cyd says:

Hi Judy. Prepare the chicken as directed. But do not bake. Cover well and place in the fridge until ready to bake.
Linda Davis says:

Is there a substitute for the corn flakes that you could recommend? Thank you. Just found your web site,very excited! I am allergic to red meat, beef and pork. So, I'm always on the lookout for chicken and turkey recipes.
Summer says:

In the ingredients, it says to use 1/2 cup butter, but in the instructions, it only uses 1/4 cup. Did I miss it?
Maureen says:

We just made it tonight, and it was SO good. We used Crispix because it is what we had on hand, and it was delicious. Now we wonder if we will like the original corn flake method as much as we liked it with Crispix!
Maureen says:

The other 1/4 cup is placed as slabs on top of the chicken before it goes in the oven. She mentions it in the paragraphs above the recipe.
Melia says:

Just wondering what side dishes you prepared to go along with this dish?
Linda says:

Could you post some low sodium recipes,please? Thanks
Cyd says:

So many sides you could serve with this. Here are a few of our favorites.https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/brown-sugar-bacon-green-beans/https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/strawberry-jello-fluff-salad/https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/slow-cooker-parmesan-ranch-potatoes/
Cyd says:

We love crushed Ritz crackers on baked chicken. They give a delicious buttery flavor.
Melanie says:

Could these be prepped & frozen?
Beth says:

But not in the recipe itself . Not completely helpful.
Noey says:

Its actually in step #7 of the recipe.
Jessi says:

My son has an egg allergy. What can I use to replace the eggs in this recipe. Thanks!
Momma Cyd says:

You could try melted butter, milk, or even plain yogurt.
Katie R says:

This recipe is great!! Very simple and my boyfriend raved about it!!
Barb says:

Is the corn flake measurement before or after crushing? I have a box of Corn Flake crumbs I'd like to use up!
Momma Cyd says:

1 cup of Corn Flakes all crushed. Measure them crushed.

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