Million Dollar Chicken Bake: Because Who Doesn’t Want Chicken to Be Exciting?

Name: Million Dollar Chicken Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly cut or pounded); 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)

Okay, so, you ever look at chicken and think, “Ugh, again?” Like, it’s just sitting there all plain and boring? Same! But lemme tell ya, this Million Dollar Chicken Bake flips that script. Seriously, it’s like a flavor explosion for your mouth!

Main dish photo — *The finished dish — looks amazing, right?*

Okay, Let’s Talk Ingredients

So, if you’re like me, grocery shopping is kind of an adventure, right? I mean, you go in for chicken and come out with four bags of stuff and a new kitchen gadget you totally didn’t need. Anyway, here’s what you gotta grab for this dish:

– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (you can totally use the thin cut ones. Trust me!)
– 6 oz cream cheese (make sure it’s softened—I mean, nobody wants to wrestle with hard cream cheese, right?)
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise (your fave brand, obviously)
– 1/2 cup crispy bacon (crumbled, about 8 slices, but honestly, can you ever have too much bacon?)
– 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, about 4 onions—don’t skimp on these, they add some zing!)
– 1.5 cups colby jack cheese (shredded, because cheese makes everything better!)

So Here’s Why I Make This Constantly

Okay, so here’s the tea. One time, I was trying to impress this friend who’s like, a culinary whiz, right? I had no idea what to cook—panic mode engaged! I threw this chicken bake together, kinda winging it, and by some miracle, it turned out *amazing*. We sat there, stuffing our faces, and I was like, “Did I just create a masterpiece?” Fast forward, it became my go-to dish for every get-together. And now, every time I make it, I feel like a kitchen rockstar! 🎸

Another beautiful angle of the dish — *Just as gorgeous from this angle too!*

(Another beautiful shot because we can’t get enough!)

Here’s another angle of my drool-worthy creation—seriously, look at that cheesy goodness!

The One Trick That Changes Everything

So, here’s the deal: the cream cheese mixture? You gotta mix it until it’s super smooth—like, no lumps allowed. I once made the mistake of leaving it chunky, and let me tell ya, it was not cute. It’s all about that creamy, dreamy texture!

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips)

– Check the Chicken: Bake for 30 minutes and then, like, *actually* start checking at 28 mins! I’ve had chicken that looked done, but nope!
– Bacon Overload: If you’re a bacon lover (like me), add more! You can never go wrong with more crispy bits!
– Garnishing: Don’t forget the extra green onions and bacon on top! I mean, it’s basically a law at this point.

How to Keep Them From Disappearing (Or, How to Store Them)

Okay, if you have leftovers (which, honestly, I find hard to believe), just pop ‘em in an airtight container. They’ll be good in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven to keep that cheesy goodness intact! Trust me, microwave just doesn’t cut it.

If You Liked This, You’ll Probably Like These Too

You loved that? You’ll probably also dig my Cheesy Broccoli Casserole (it’s a crowd-pleaser!) or my BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos (because who doesn’t love nachos?!). I mean, I can’t be the only one who gets excited about food, right?

So, what’s your go-to recipe when you need something quick and delish? Let me know! 🥳

Million Dollar Chicken Bake

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Million Dollar Chicken Bake is a deliciously rich and satisfying one-dish meal that transforms baked chicken breast into an exciting family favorite. This creamy, cheesy recipe combines the bold flavors of cream cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions for a delightful dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Author: XXXXX
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly cut or pounded)
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)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and half of the shredded cheddar until well combined.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the cheese mixture evenly over them. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Garnish with additional crumbled bacon and chopped green onions before serving hot.