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Crack Chicken

Creamy Crack Chicken: Easy Low-Carb Comfort Food Delight

Discover a flavorful, easy-to-make Crack Chicken dish that embodies comfort food while being keto-friendly and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded for even cooking.
  • 8 slices Thick Cut Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use olive oil or avocado oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Ground Pepper
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or use fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed Can substitute with fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Chives Can substitute with fresh herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked or sweet, optional.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Any good melting cheese can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 1/4 cup Green Scallions For garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced thick-cut bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add vegetable oil to the skillet with reserved bacon fat and heat over medium-high. Sear pounded chicken breasts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. Arrange the seared chicken in the prepared baking dish. Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, dill, and chives in a bowl until smooth. Spread over chicken.
  5. Sprinkle half the bacon over the cream cheese-covered chicken, followed by shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with remaining bacon, parsley, and scallions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken for even cooking. Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Fully thaw chicken before cooking to avoid excess moisture. Can assemble dish in advance and refrigerate.

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