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Baked Crack Chicken

Baked Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy delight that combines juicy chicken breasts with rich cream cheese, tangy ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection, this dish offers a quick and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. The savory blend of flavors makes it a hit with both kids and adults, and it can be easily customized with additional ingredients like jalapeños or vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 31 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 pcs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For the Cream Cheese Mixture:

  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp dried chives

For Topping:

  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • fresh dill chopped
  • green onion chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to about ¼ to ½ inch thickness.
  • Rub garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper onto the chicken.
  • Cook the diced bacon in a large frying pan until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan.
  • Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on each side.
  • Transfer the chicken to the baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and dried chives. Spread 2 tbsp of the mixture on each chicken breast.
  • Top with half of the cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is browned.
  • Garnish with remaining bacon, fresh dill, and green onion. Add extra salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chickenCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 3.9gProtein: 48gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 461mgPotassium: 725.9mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.3gCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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