Description
Melt in Your Mouth Crack Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and incredibly flavorful dish topped with crispy turkey bacon. This easy-to-make recipe combines the richness of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the creamy mixture over each piece of chicken.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add Turkey Bacon: Remove from the oven, sprinkle cooked turkey bacon on top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to ensure a smooth consistency.
- For a richer flavor, you can use full-fat mayonnaise and cheddar cheese.
- If you prefer, you can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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