Description
Discover the Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe (Keto), a creamy and flavorful dish that will elevate any meal. This recipe features tender chicken breasts topped with a luscious cream cheese mixture, ranch seasoning, and turkey bacon, delivering an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this low-carb dish can be easily paired with fresh salads or steamed vegetables. Make it tonight and delight your family with a comforting meal that fits seamlessly into your keto lifestyle!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked turkey bacon, diced
- Salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste
- Scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half of the finely sliced scallions and ranch seasoning.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika before placing them in the dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake uncovered for about 12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced turkey bacon.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with remaining scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg