1- Getting crispy cheddar chicken right involves a few simple steps that lead to a golden, flavorful result. Start by preheating your oven and organizing your workspace for smooth cooking. This method uses baking for a healthier twist, taking about 1 hour from start to finish.

2- First, cut each of the 4 large chicken breasts into 3 large chunks for even cooking. Next, grind the 2 sleeves of crackers in a small food processor to create fine crumbs. Then, set up three separate shallow pans with 1/2 cup milk in one, 3 cups grated cheddar cheese in another, and the cracker crumbs mixed with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in the third.

3- Dip each chicken piece first into the milk, then into the cheese, and finally into the cracker crumbs for a solid coating. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray and arrange the chicken inside, sprinkling 1 teaspoon dried parsley on top. Cover with tin foil and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and crispy.

4- For the sauce, combine 1 (14 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Stir over medium-high heat until hot, then serve over the chicken. One helpful tip from experienced cooks is to coat the chicken with seasoned flour before dipping, which helps the cheese and crumbs stick better. For more ideas on similar dishes, try this parmesan-crusted chicken recipe for a tasty variation.