Million Dollar Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Topping
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a large baking sheet on the middle rack to heat up as the oven preheats.
- 2
Pound the chicken: Tear off a large sheet of parchment and set it nearby. Place one chicken breast in a zip-top bag, squeeze out the air, and seal. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Remove the chicken and place on the parchment, then repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Make the topping: Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl and use a large spoon to stir until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese, bacon, almonds, garlic powder, and half of the green onions and stir to combine.
- 4
Add the topping: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each piece of chicken. Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and set on a stable, heatproof work surface. Lift the edges of the parchment and carefully transfer the chicken to the hot baking sheet.
- 5
Bake: Bake until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with remaining green onions and serving.
