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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook diced turkey bacon until crispy; set aside.
- Sear pounded chicken breasts in the same skillet seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until golden brown on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, and chives; mix until smooth.
- Arrange chicken in the baking dish and spread cream cheese mixture on top. Add turkey bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- 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.