Go Back
–+ servings
Crack Chicken with Bacon and Cream Cheese

Irresistibly Creamy Crack Chicken with Bacon and Cream Cheese

This Crack Chicken with Bacon and Cream Cheese is a creamy, cheesy comfort food that's low-carb and easy to prepare.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 6 slices Bacon or turkey bacon for a lighter version
For the Creamy Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella/pepper jack
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or fresh onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill or Italian seasoning/parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Chives or Italian seasoning/parsley
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil or olive/avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoon Butter omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving fat behind.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of ¼ to ½ inch. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. In the same skillet, add vegetable oil, and heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes undisturbed, then flip, adding butter. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Transfer seared chicken to a greased baking dish. Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and chives. Spread mixture over chicken.
  5. Sprinkle half of the bacon pieces over cream cheese layer, then top with shredded cheddar. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Garnish with remaining bacon, parsley, and scallions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken breasts evenly for best results and avoid overcrowding when searing. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!