Description
This Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crack Chicken is the perfect comfort food! Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy, cheesy topping packed with crispy bacon and ranch seasoning. It’s an easy, addictive dinner that’s sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup cooked, chopped bacon
- 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Place chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and ranch dressing mix until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you prefer a little heat.
- Feel free to use chicken thighs for extra juiciness; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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