You’re about to fall for this ultra-comforting, flavor-packed dish! Baked Crack Chicken combines juicy chicken breasts with ranch seasoning, crispy bacon, cream cheese, and melted cheddar — hence the “crack” name, because it’s seriously addictive.
🧀🥓 Baked Crack Chicken
🕒 Total Time: ~45 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
💡 Low-carb, keto-friendly, and great for meal prep
🧾 Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Season the Chicken
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Place chicken breasts in the baking dish.
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Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the top.
3. Add the Creamy Topping
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In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half the bacon and half the cheddar cheese.
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Spread this mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
4. Bake It Up
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is nearly done (internal temp: 160°F/71°C).
5. Top with Cheese & Bacon
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Sprinkle remaining cheddar and bacon over the chicken.
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Return to oven and bake another 5–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and chicken is fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F/74°C).
6. Garnish & Serve
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Top with chopped green onions (optional).
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Serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Low-carb: Serve with steamed broccoli, cauliflower mash, or a side salad.
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Comfort food mode: Pair with mashed potatoes or rice.
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Great on a sandwich bun or stuffed into a baked potato!
🔁 Variations
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Add chopped jalapeños for a spicy kick
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Use Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar
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Swap in boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness
🧊 Storage & Meal Prep
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Keeps in the fridge for 3–4 days
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Freezes well for up to 3 months (reheat covered to prevent drying)