Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast is a creamy, cheesy, and savory baked chicken dish topped with crispy bacon and melted cheeses. This comforting recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, cheddar, and green onions, baked to perfection for an easy family dinner that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Bacon
- 8 strips thick cut bacon, crisped and chopped
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) while you start crisping the bacon strips.
- Crisp Bacon: Cook the 8 strips of thick-cut bacon until crisp. Once done, chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat if necessary. Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Mix Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Layer Cheese Mixture: Spread the cheese and bacon mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top for extra cheesiness.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and sliced green onions if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is fully cooked.
- If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil the dish for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Using sharp cheddar enhances the flavor, but you can substitute with mild cheddar if preferred.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
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