Description
Indulge in this decadent Million-Dollar Chicken recipe that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich and creamy cheese mixture, topped with a crispy golden crust. It’s a dish that tastes like a million bucks!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Cheese Mixture:
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping (Optional):
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Mix Cheese: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar, Parmesan, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Chicken: Arrange chicken breasts in the baking dish and spread the cheese mixture over each piece.
- Add Topping: If using, mix cracker or breadcrumb topping with melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked and topping is golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the dish rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or rice.
- Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
