Description
Million Dollar Chicken is a flavorful baked chicken dish topped with a creamy and cheesy mixture that includes crispy bacon and crunchy almonds. This delicious meal pairs well with rice, pasta, or vegetables for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 pounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Creamy Topping
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, divided
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish and Cook Bacon: Spray a 9x13x2 inch baking dish with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the bacon until crispy, chop into small pieces, and set aside.
- Tenderize and Season Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until about ½ inch thick. Season all sides evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine the cooked chopped bacon, softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 tablespoons of sliced green onions, and 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds. Mix well.
- Assemble Dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of green onions and 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds over the baked chicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use smoked cheddar cheese.
- If you prefer, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier topping.
- Make sure the chicken is evenly pounded to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked to 165°F for food safety.
- Almonds add crunch, but can be omitted or replaced with chopped pecans or walnuts if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
