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Crack Chicken Recipe

Crack Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Valeria
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Enjoy this easy Crack Chicken Recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts and melty cheese. Try it today for a flavorful meal your family will love!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 slices thick cut Turkey turkey turkey bacon (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 (1-pound, total) boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ¼-inch thickness)
  • salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (white or yellow)
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • sliced green scallions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced turkey bacon until crispy; set aside.
  4. Sear pounded chicken breasts in the same skillet seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until golden brown on both sides.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and chives; mix until smooth.
  6. Arrange chicken in the baking dish and spread cream cheese mixture on top. Add turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  8. Garnish with remaining turkey bacon, parsley, and scallions before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 790mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: Adjust seasoning based on personal preference for an extra flavor kick. Consider adding different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy twist. You can prepare everything ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking.