This casserole earned its million-dollar name in 1970s potlucks because one dish fed 12 people for under $3.
Million Dollar Chicken Bake
Get ready to indulge in our Million Dollar Chicken Bake, where succulent chicken breasts meet a creamy blend of two luscious cheeses, crispy bacon, and zesty green onions! Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to impress!
Prep
10
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- BaconYou can buy precooked bacon.
- Chicken breastYou can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or tenderloins for chicken breast.
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Colby Jack (240 ml)You can use cheddar or Mexican blend if needed.
- Cream cheese (227 g)Light cream cheese can be used.
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Mayonnaise (240 ml)You can use sour cream or vegan mayo as an egg-free option.
📦Other(1)
- Green Onions
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, shredded Colby Jack cheese, and chopped green onions.
- 3
Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- 4
Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness before baking to ensure even cooking and prevent the edges from drying out while the center reaches 165°F.technique1/2 inch thickness
- ✓Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 45-60 minutes before mixing so it reaches 65-70°F, preventing lumpy mixture and ensuring smooth spreading.ingredient65-70°F
- ✓Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of chicken at 25 minutes, then every 5 minutes after, because carryover cooking will raise temperature 3-5°F after removal.timing3-5°F carryover
- ✓Place baking dish on center rack and rotate 180° halfway through cooking to compensate for oven hot spots that can create 25°F temperature variations.technique25°F variations
- ✓Reserve 1/4 of the bacon crumbles to sprinkle on top during last 10 minutes of baking to maintain textural contrast against the melted topping.timingLast 10 minutes
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Prep
10
min
Cook
35
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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This casserole earned its million-dollar name in 1970s potlucks because one dish fed 12 people for under $3.
Million Dollar Chicken Bake
Get ready to indulge in our Million Dollar Chicken Bake, where succulent chicken breasts meet a creamy blend of two luscious cheeses, crispy bacon, and zesty green onions! Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to impress!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- BaconYou can buy precooked bacon.
- Chicken breastYou can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or tenderloins for chicken breast.
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- Colby Jack (240 ml)You can use cheddar or Mexican blend if needed.
- Cream cheese (227 g)Light cream cheese can be used.
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- Mayonnaise (240 ml)You can use sour cream or vegan mayo as an egg-free option.
📦Other(1)
- Green Onions
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, shredded Colby Jack cheese, and chopped green onions.
- 3
Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread the cheese mixture evenly over the chicken.
- 4
Bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness before baking to ensure even cooking and prevent the edges from drying out while the center reaches 165°F.technique1/2 inch thickness
- ✓Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 45-60 minutes before mixing so it reaches 65-70°F, preventing lumpy mixture and ensuring smooth spreading.ingredient65-70°F
- ✓Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of chicken at 25 minutes, then every 5 minutes after, because carryover cooking will raise temperature 3-5°F after removal.timing3-5°F carryover
- ✓Place baking dish on center rack and rotate 180° halfway through cooking to compensate for oven hot spots that can create 25°F temperature variations.technique25°F variations
- ✓Reserve 1/4 of the bacon crumbles to sprinkle on top during last 10 minutes of baking to maintain textural contrast against the melted topping.timingLast 10 minutes