Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 (6-8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp ranch seasoning ((from the packet of dry seasoning mix))
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup canned cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
  • ¾ cup cooked chopped bacon (divided)
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion (optional garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Place your chicken breast in an even layer on the bottom of your prepared dish.  Evenly sprinkle the salt and pepper on top of your chicken breast.  Set aside.
  • In a medium skillet, on medium heat, saute your onion and garlic just until it is translucent and beginning to soften.  This will take 2-3 minutes.
  • Once your onions and garlic are cooked, add your cream of chicken soup, cream cheese and dry ranch seasoning mix.  Stir them until the cream cheese is melted and all the ingredients  are completely incorporated.
  • Turn off the heat to your skillet and add your sour cream and ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese.  Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Divide your cream cheese mixture evenly and top each chicken breast.  Spread out the cream cheese mixture so that your chicken breasts are completely covered.  Top your cream cheese covered chicken with ½ cup of your cooked and chopped bacon pieces.
  • With your remaining cheddar and monterey jack cheese, evenly cover your chicken breast.
  • Cover your dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove your aluminum foil and sprinkle the cheesy chicken breasts with the remaining ¼ cup of cooked and chopped bacon.  Continue to bake for another 20 minutes, uncovered, or until your chicken is cooked through (160*F internal temperature) and your cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Allow your Baked Crack Chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. **At this point you can add your chopped green onions for garnish if desired**