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!
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!
Ingredient Notes
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Eggs
- Milk
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- Corn Flakes
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
How to Make Cheddar Baked Chicken
- 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.
Storing and Other Tips
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer to keep it crispy and juicy.
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.
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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.
Serving 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
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