Baked Crack Chicken
A creamy, cheesy, and bacon-loaded chicken bake that’s wildly popular for good reason. Easy to prepare, perfect for dinner, and ideal for meal prep.
📝 Introduction
Baked Crack Chicken is a comfort food classic made with tender chicken, cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon. Ranch seasoning adds the perfect herby flavor. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or over salad for a versatile meal.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🥓 Bacon & Cheese Heaven: Crispy bacon and melted cheddar on creamy chicken.
- 🧄 Easy & Quick: Minimal prep, just bake and enjoy.
- 🍴 Versatile: Serve over pasta, rice, or veggies.
- 👨👩👧 Family-Friendly: Everyone will love this cheesy chicken dish.
🥘 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional garnish)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth. Spread mixture over chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the chicken.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Great for meal prep – store in individual containers for easy lunches.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- Add a little garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Substitute turkey bacon for a lighter version.
Baked Crack Chicken
Creamy, cheesy chicken casserole with crispy bacon and ranch seasoning, perfect for a quick and indulgent dinner.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth and spread over chicken.
- Top with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
🥗 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Microwave individual portions or reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
🧾 Nutrition (Per Serving, 1 chicken breast approx.)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 28g
- Sodium: 900mg
