Description
Baked Crack Chicken is a keto-friendly dish that combines the rich flavors of ranch, cream cheese, and turkey bacon, creating a delightful meal that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe delivers a creamy, savory experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether served over cauliflower rice, wrapped in lettuce, or enjoyed on its own, Baked Crack Chicken promises to impress with its versatility and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon (cooked and diced)
- 2 to 3 scallions (finely sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with half of the sliced scallions and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness; season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and top each breast with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake uncovered for approximately 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese and diced turkey bacon over the chicken.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with remaining scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg