Description
Million Dollar Chicken is a flavorful baked chicken dish topped with a creamy, cheesy mixture loaded with crispy bacon and crunchy almonds. This dish combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a rich topping of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and seasonings, making it a crowd-pleaser perfect to serve alongside rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 pounds
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings & Mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions, divided
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
Instructions
- Prepare and Preheat: Spray a 9x13x2 inch baking dish with cooking spray and preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get ready for baking.
- Cook Bacon: Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into small pieces and set aside for the topping mixture.
- Tenderize and Season Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until evenly about ½ inch thick. Season all sides with salt, pepper, and paprika to enhance flavor.
- Mix Topping: 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 until well mixed.
- Assemble: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the creamy bacon-cheese mixture on top of each breast.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons each of sliced green onions and slivered almonds over the top for garnish and added crunch before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute slivered almonds with chopped pecans or walnuts for a different crunch and flavor.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest a few minutes after baking to keep it juicy when serving.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the richest taste, but low-fat versions can be used for a lighter dish.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked safely to 165°F.
- Serve with steamed rice, cooked pasta, or fresh vegetables to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
