Baked Crack Chicken dish (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken baked with cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and ranch seasoning for a creamy, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6 to 8 ounces each)

→ Seasonings

02 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (dry mix)

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup chopped onion
06 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (optional garnish)

→ Dairy & Cream

08 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
09 - ½ cup sour cream
10 - ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
11 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Canned & Prepared

13 - ½ cup cream of chicken soup

→ Meat

14 - ¾ cup cooked and chopped bacon, divided into ½ cup and ¼ cup

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
02 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared dish. Evenly sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper over the chicken. Set aside.
03 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and softened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream and ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until creamy and well combined.
06 - Evenly distribute the cream cheese sauce over each chicken breast, making sure they are completely covered. Sprinkle ½ cup of cooked, chopped bacon over the top.
07 - Cover the chicken breasts with the remaining sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly.
08 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
09 - Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of cooked bacon across the chicken. Continue baking uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160°F (71°C) and the cheese is bubbly.
10 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption and optimal juiciness.

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