Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken baked with cream cheese, bacon, and three cheeses for maximum flavor and golden topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 strips thick-cut bacon, crisped and chopped
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900 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts
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225 grams cream cheese, softened
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60 milliliters mayonnaise
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100 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
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60 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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25 grams green onions, sliced
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C and cook the bacon until crisp. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
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Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Trim any excess fat and arrange the breasts in a single, even layer in a baking dish.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, half of the shredded cheddar, chopped bacon, sliced green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
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Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the arranged chicken breasts. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, if desired.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C in the thickest section.
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Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with extra crumbled bacon and fresh green onions as desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Allow the cream cheese to fully soften at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother spread over the chicken.