Description
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon, this Million Dollar Chicken Bake is pure comfort food magic. A quick, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy nights!
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin cut or butterflied)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened (or light cream cheese)
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded (divided)
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6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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4 green onions, sliced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
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In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese, bacon crumbles, and green onions until smooth.
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Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
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Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165˚F internal temperature and cheese is golden and bubbly.
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Garnish with extra bacon and green onions if desired. Serve hot!
Notes
Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or tenderloins if preferred.
Light cream cheese works for a lower-fat version.
Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese can replace Colby Jack.
Let the dish rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier chicken.
Great with a side salad, veggies, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg