RITZ CRACKER CHICKEN

RITZ CRACKER CHICKEN 4 large chicken breasts 2 sleeves Ritz or Cheese-Its crackers crushed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley 2 eggs beaten 1/2 cup milk CHEESE SAUCE 2 cups cheddar cheese 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup evaporated milk Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut chicken breasts into 3 equal pieces. Crush crackers. Toss with cheddar cheese and garlic powder. Combine milk and beaten eggs in a separate small bowl. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and then into the cheese & crackers. Repeat until all the chicken pieces are coated. Once coated, gently dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture a second time and then into the crumbs again gently pressing the crumbs to adhere. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with parsley. Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F. CHEESE SAUCE Toss cheddar cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add evaporated milk and microwave 45 seconds. Stir and microwave in 30-second increments until thick and creamy (about 90 seconds total).