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Creamy Crack Chicken

Irresistibly Creamy Crack Chicken That's Pure Comfort Food

This Creamy Crack Chicken recipe blends chicken, bacon, and ranch-infused cream cheese for a low-carb comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded for even cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Can replace with olive oil or avocado oil
For the Bacon and Flavoring
  • 6 slices Thick Cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional, can be smoked or sweet
For the Creamy Base
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use vegan for dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed Fresh herbs can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Chives Fresh herbs can be substituted
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Any good melting cheese can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Scallions Optional garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook diced thick-cut bacon over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. Add vegetable oil to the reserved bacon fat in the skillet. Sear the pounded chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer the seared chicken to the baking dish and mix softened cream cheese with garlic powder, dill, and chives. Spread over chicken.
  5. Sprinkle half of the bacon over the chicken and layer with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with remaining bacon, parsley, and scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 36gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with jalapeños for heat or substitute veggies for added nutrients. Make ahead up to 2 days in advance.

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