Tyler Smith’s Ritz Chicken & Potatoes

There is nothing quite like the comfort of a nostalgic home-cooked meal that brings back memories of your childhood. This recipe for Ritz chicken and mashed potatoes is a perfect example! It’s a straightforward dish featuring baked chicken with a delicious and savory flavor. – Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tyler Smith’s Ritz Chicken & Potatoes

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

RITZ CHICKEN:
– 2 packets of Ritz crackers
– 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon of salt
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 3 tablespoons butter

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES:
– 1 whole garlic bulb
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 4 tablespoons salt (divided)
– 3 large Russet potatoes
– 6 cups water
– 2 cups 2% milk
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

– Place Ritz crackers in a plastic bag and crush them. Season chicken breasts with salt. Prepare three shallow bowls with flour, buttermilk, and melted butter, and crushed crackers. Coat the chicken in this order and bake.
– Roast garlic with olive oil and salt. Boil and mash potatoes, adding milk, butter, roasted garlic, chives, and salt to taste. Serve chicken on top of mashed potatoes.