Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breasts
This Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breasts is a creamy baked chicken dinner recipe made with tender chicken, cream cheese, mayonnaise, crispy bacon, green onions, and melty Colby Jack cheese, and it’s one of those super easy meals you can throw together with hardly any prep.
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This is an easy dinner recipe that can be made in just 35 minutes. It’s perfect for family dinners and small gatherings, made with simple ingredients that are probably available in your kitchen.
It is best served with creamy mashed potatoes or a simple side salad, and it also pairs really well with roasted vegetables or garlic bread.
How to Make Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breasts
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 350° and set out a 9×13 baking dish. In a medium-sized bowl, add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, green onions, bacon, and 1 cup of Colby Jack cheese, mix together using a fork until completely combined.
2. Place 4 chicken breasts in the baking dish, spread the cream cheese mixture all over the top of the chicken breasts, and then top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 internal.
3. Top with extra bacon or scallions.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing so the topping turns out smooth and creamy instead of lumpy.
- If your chicken breasts are thick, lightly pound them or slice them in half lengthwise so they cook evenly and stay tender.
- Don’t skip pre-cooking the bacon—crispy bacon adds the best texture and flavor to the topping.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F to be safe and juicy.
- If you notice extra liquid in the baking dish after cooking, carefully drain it off before serving to keep the dish creamy, not watery.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking so the topping sets slightly and doesn’t slide off.
- You can swap Colby Jack cheese with cheddar or mozzarella if that’s what you have on hand.
- This recipe reheats well, making it great for leftovers—just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.
Million Dollar Baked Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts slightly pounded or cut thin
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
- 6 oz of cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup of green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup of cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and set out a 9×13 baking dish. In a medium size bowl add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, green onions, bacon and 1 cup of Colby jack cheese, mix together using a fork until completely combined.
- Place 4 chicken breasts in the baking dish, spread the cream cheese mixture all over top of the chicken breasts and then top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 internal.
- Top with extra bacon or scallions.
