Description
Delicious Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast recipe loaded with cheese, bacon, and flavor—perfect for an easy, cheesy dinner.
Ingredients
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8 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve half for topping, if desired)
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1/4 cup sliced green onions
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Cook the bacon strips until crispy, then chop and set aside.
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Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat. Arrange the chicken evenly in the bottom of a baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper.
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Spread this cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. If you like, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
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Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with extra crumbled bacon and green onions, if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 727mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 182mg