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Cheddar Chicken

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"A quick and easy coated chicken recipe for busy people on the go!" — Karen Bush

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup butter, melted
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix the cornflake crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Cheddar cheese.
Dip the chicken breasts in the melted butter, and roll them in the cornflake crumb mixture. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 40 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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I love this recipe except I use italian breadcrumbs instead of cornflakes. What I do to add extra flavor is I melt the butter and also fry a clove or two of minced garlic in it, and then once the butter is melted it sits for twenty minutes to meld the garlic flavor into the butter. I then dip the chicken in the garlic butter and then into the breadcrumb/cheese mixture. Add a little more cheddar on top toward the end of baking. This is some of the moistest chicken I've had.

—Jason

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 08, 2002

I didn't really care for this recipe but some of it may be my fault as I used low fat cheddar cheese. I think I should've covered the dish since I used low fat because the cheddar became hard and crusty. My fiance loved it and I liked the flavor that the cornflakes gave the chicken but I don't think I'll make this one again.

—CSANDST1

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Jan 31, 2004

This was a wonderful dish that I assure you the entire family will love. And I promise there are never "left overs" when I cook this for my family. Thank you Karen for an easy and tasty dish!! Darcy

—DREGINEK

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Jan 23, 2003

Been meaning to try this one for a few weeks now because of all the rave review - finally got to it tonight only to discover halfway into getting it all set up I had NO cheddar left in the fridge! Used shredded colby/jack mix instead - and when the coating really wouldn't stick to the chicken at all - I lost faith and only used 2 whole chicken breasts vs the 8 halves the recipe called for - and broiled the rest *plain* to use as backup if this turned out inedible. In my disgust, I threw the rest of the butter and cornflake/cheese mix on top of the two breasts and put it in the oven - and WOW was I sorry I didn't use more chicken!! We LOVED the recipe - and wolfed down the pitiful two breasts I made and were both sorry I ever doubted all the reviews. VERY tasty - though it didn't seem like it would work out well at first - this one will definitely be made again (and the colby/jack cheese turned out great - almost hesitant to use cheddar next time - since why mess with perfection?) Thanks so much for a fantastic easy and tasty recipe!

—Tracey

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Jan 08, 2004

Hate to pull a Simon Cowell, but I absolutely did not like this dish. I followed all recipe instructions except I added a pinch of garlic powder and used less butter (perhaps I shouldn't have cut down on the butter?). Also, I used freshly shredded parmesan which probably did not mix as well as the grated kind. But the upshot is: it tasted like someone had prepared their morning cornflakes on top of my chicken. Sorry!

—JEPPER

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Jun 23, 2010

Very good I will be making this often. I did put salt and pepper in the cheese mix as other people suggested. My husband wants more!!

—LESLIEANNA83

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Aug 29, 2002

Average chicken dish. Probably won't make again. I love chicken but this one didn't hit the spot.

—BARBIE0492

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Apr 06, 2011

This recipe is great, as is! I added a little extra cheddar cheese, and made sure to put all the extra cheese mixture on top. 40 minutes was perfect for my oven. Thanks!

—Hayley

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Nutrition

Calories
291 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
3.4 g
1%

Cholesterol
109 mg
36%

Fat
16.3 g
25%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
31.4 g
63%

Sodium
320 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheddar Chicken

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 291
Calories from Fat: 147

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.3g 25 %
Saturated Fat 9.7g 49 %
Cholesterol 109mg 36 %
Sodium 320mg 13 %
Potassium 320mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.4g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 31.4g 63 %
Sugars 0.5g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 155 %
Vitamin B6 49 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.