Dinner

Baked Crack Chicken Recipe

ByMaya bella December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Introduction

Baked Crack Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with savory bacon, melted cheddar, and a blend of herbs. This comforting recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare.

A white rectangular dish holds three chicken breasts layered with a creamy white cheese mixture, topped with melted yellow-orange cheddar cheese. Scattered on top are small pieces of cooked bacon with a pinkish-red color and chopped green onions adding a fresh green contrast. There are also sprigs of fresh dill sprinkled across the chicken, giving small bursts of dark green. The dish rests on a surface with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
2 tbsp butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup full-fat cream cheese
½ tsp garlic powder (for cream cheese mixture)
½ tsp onion powder (for cream cheese mixture)
¼ tsp dried dill (or fresh dill)
½ tsp dried chives (or fresh chives)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Green onion, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently pound them to about ¼ to ½ inch thickness, covering with cling film to avoid splashing.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the diced bacon until it’s crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan with the bacon fat. Cook the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Cook until the other side is golden brown. The chicken may still be pink inside; it will finish cooking in the oven.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the pan and place it in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and dried chives. Mix well until smooth.
Step 7: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast evenly.
Step 8: Sprinkle half of the cooked bacon bits on top of the cream cheese-covered chicken breasts.
Step 9: Top each piece with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 10: Remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining bacon bits, fresh dill, and chopped green onions. Add extra salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Tips & Variations

For added richness, you can substitute butter with ghee.
Use fresh herbs like dill and chives when possible for a brighter flavor.
Try replacing garlic and onion powder with their flaked versions for texture.
You can swap bacon for turkey bacon for a leaner option.

Storage

Store leftover Baked Crack Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through to maintain the creamy texture.