Crack Chicken Recipe
A creamy, cheesy, and savory Crack Chicken recipe featuring tender pounded chicken breasts cooked to perfection with crispy bacon, cream cheese, and flavorful seasonings. This easy stovetop dish is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (total 1 pound), pounded to ¼-inch thickness
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
Cheese and Garnish
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (white, yellow, or a mix)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Sliced green scallions, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sear the Chicken: To the skillet with bacon fat, add vegetable oil and butter. When the butter is melted and the pan is hot, season the pounded chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides. Place them into the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: While the chicken cooks, in a small bowl combine the softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, and dried chives. Mix well until smooth and fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients in Skillet: Reduce heat to low. Return chicken to the skillet and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each breast. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, then add the cooked bacon evenly over the cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley and sliced green scallions on top for a fresh finish. Serve immediately, pairing well with sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or a simple salad.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, use smoked paprika.
- Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly for consistent cooking.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a lighter version to cut calories.
- Leftover Crack Chicken works well in sandwiches or wraps.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, depending on bacon’s saltiness.
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