Million Dollar Chicken | The Recipe Critic

Million Dollar Chicken features juicy baked chicken topped with a creamy, cheesy layer that’s bursting with flavor. The crispy bacon and crunchy almonds really take this to the next level. Enjoy with rice, pasta, vegetables, or any of your favorite sides!

Ingredients for Million Dollar Chicken

This million dollar chicken recipe uses simple ingredients to make such a tasty dish! It’s easy and loved by everyone. Great for busy weeknights, yet delicious enough for special occasions!

• Bacon: Adds smoky, salty flavor to the dish.
• Chicken: You’ll need four boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
• Salt & Pepper: Enhances the natural flavors of the chicken.
• Paprika: For smoky flavor.
• Cream Cheese: Creates a creamy, rich base for the topping. Make sure it’s softened so it mixes easily.
• Sour Cream: Adds tangy flavor and smooth texture to the topping.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Gets deliciously melty as the chicken bakes.
• Garlic Powder: Provides a subtle garlic taste to the mix.
• Onion Powder: Adds a hint of savory onion flavor.
• Sliced Green Onions: This can add a fresh pop of green color and onion flavor.
• Slivered Almonds: For a nutty crunch!

How to Make Million Dollar Chicken

You will love how simple this million dollar chicken is to make! Just season the chicken, add the creamy topping, and bake until bubbly and cheesy. It’s a rich, tasty dish that’s sure to impress!

1. Prep and Cook the Bacon: Prepare a 9X13X2 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray, and preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the bacon until crispy, chop it into pieces, and set aside.
2. Season the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer until they are an even ½ inch thick. Season all sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Make the Topping: In a bowl, mix the cooked and chopped bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, two tablespoons of green onions, and two tablespoons of slivered almonds.
4. Top the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish, and then spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast.
5. Bake: Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the chicken from the oven, then let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with the remaining two tablespoons of green onions and two tablespoons of slivered almonds.

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