Million Dollar Chicken

If you are short of time and wanting a great tasting meal, this chicken recipe will not disappoint.  It is quick and easy to prepare.  You will be done making supper and enjoying the evening in no time.  The chicken is juicy and packed with flavor from the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon. 

Ingredients 

2 lbs. chicken breasts (skin removed if desired)
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crispy, cooked bacon, crumbled (About 8 slices of bacon)
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350˚. Get a baking dish or an ovenproof skillet.

Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken.  Place the chicken in a baking dish, or  a cast iron skillet.  

In a medium-sized bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise.  Mix until well blended.  

Stir in crumbled bacon, onion and 3/4 cup shredded cheese. Mix well.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the chicken.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is full cooked and has an internal temperature of 165°

Notes

You can use boneless and skinless chicken breasts if you prefer.  They can be left whole, or you can thinly cut them or pound them.

You can also use green onions, but we don't have those in our grocery stores.  I just use a yellow onion instead. 

You can use pepper jack, Colby, or your favorite cheese in this dish.  You can also use a mixture of two or more cheeses.  We use bone-in chicken because it provides flavor, and it is generally cheaper than buying boneless and skinless chicken breasts at the store.