Description
These baked crack chicken breasts are ultra-juicy and loaded with creamy ranch flavor, melty cheese, and crispy bacon. An easy, addictive dinner the whole family loves.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Arrange chicken in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes for a bubbly, golden top.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or a side salad. For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: baked crack chicken, ranch chicken, cheesy chicken breast