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Million Dollar Chicken Bake Recipe

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Million Dollar Chicken Bake is a creamy, cheesy, and crispy baked chicken dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, crispy bacon, green onions, and melted colby jack cheese. This comforting casserole-style recipe is perfect for a satisfying dinner and comes together easily with simple ingredients.

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)

Toppings

  • Additional crumbled bacon
  • Additional chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F (175˚C) to prepare for baking the chicken dish evenly.
  2. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and half of the shredded colby jack cheese. Mix everything well until fully incorporated.
  3. Assemble Chicken Bake: Place the thinly cut or pounded chicken breasts in a baking dish in an even layer. Spread the prepared cheese and bacon mixture over the chicken breasts evenly. Then sprinkle the remaining shredded colby jack cheese on top.
  4. Bake the Chicken: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F (74˚C).
  5. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the dish with extra crumbled bacon and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before assembling.
  • You can substitute colby jack cheese with cheddar or a cheese blend of your choice.
  • If desired, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a slightly healthier twist.
  • Use thick-cut bacon for more crunch and flavor.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F for food safety.

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