Description
Creamy million dollar chicken combines tender poultry with a luxurious sauce that elevates weeknight dinners. Crispy edges and rich flavors make this dish a memorable culinary experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (boneless skinless, about 1.5 lbs/680 g) + chicken breasts
- 1 cup (grated) + sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz (226 g, softened) + cream cheese
- 4 cloves + garlic
- 1 oz (28 g) + ranch seasoning mix
- salt + to taste
- pepper + to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly blot chicken with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then generously season with salt and pepper across all surfaces.
- Create a creamy blend by whisking cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic until the mixture becomes completely uniform and silky.
- Meticulously spread the herbed cream cheese mixture over each chicken breast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Carefully arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, maintaining slight separation between pieces.
- Generously shower the chicken with freshly grated cheddar cheese, allowing it to cascade over the top of each breast.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and roast uncovered for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (74C).
- Once fully cooked, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is completely dry before seasoning to achieve a crispy exterior and lock in moisture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and smoother coating on the chicken.
- Opt for low-sodium ranch seasoning to control salt levels and customize flavor intensity.
- For a low-carb version, replace ranch seasoning with herbs like thyme or rosemary and use full-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg