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Million Dollar Chicken Bake Recipe

Million Dollar Chicken Bake Recipe
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Million Dollar Chicken Bake is a rich and savory baked chicken dish featuring tender, thinly pounded chicken breasts topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, crispy bacon, green onions, and melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this recipe offers a flavorful twist on classic baked chicken with a cheesy, bacon-infused topping that bakes to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly cut or pounded

Cheese Mixture

  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon, crumbled (about 8 slices)
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (about 4 onions)
  • 1.5 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Garnish

  • Crumbled bacon
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for baking the chicken evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, crumbled crispy bacon, chopped green onions, and half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated into a creamy, flavorful topping.
  3. Arrange the Chicken: Place the thinly cut or pounded chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer to ensure even cooking and proper coverage of the topping.
  4. Spread the Mixture: Evenly spread the prepared cheese mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is well-covered to infuse flavor and moisture.
  5. Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded Colby Jack cheese on top of the cheese mixture to create a golden, melted cheesy crust after baking.
  6. Bake the Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F (74˚C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional crumbled bacon and chopped green onions to add extra texture and flavor. Serve hot and enjoy your Million Dollar Chicken Bake!

Notes

  • You can substitute Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or a cheese blend for a different flavor.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the bake for the last 2-3 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
  • Use thinly sliced or pounded chicken breasts to ensure even baking and tender results.
  • To reduce calories, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt and use reduced-fat cream cheese.

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