Baked Crack Chicken Breasts

Baked Crack Chicken Breasts, also referred to as Ranch Chicken with Bacon, is a delicious and creamy dish loaded with cheese and bacon. Hard to believe that Crack Chicken is also Low Carb and Keto-Friendly! Crack Chicken is a deliciously creamy combination of chicken, bacon, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning. This family-friendly, make-ahead meal is a great weeknight dinner, but also perfect for a weekend crowd.

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced

FOR THE CHICKEN

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 (1-pound, total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika

FOR THE RANCH CREAM CHEESE

• 4- ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
• 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, white or yellow - I use a little of both

FOR GARNISH

• chopped fresh parsley
• sliced green scallions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
3. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in diced bacon; cook until crispy.
4. Remove bacon from skillet and set aside. DON'T discard bacon fat.
5. For full instructions : diethood.com

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