Description
Easy Baked Crack Chicken Recipe (Keto) is a flavorful, creamy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Combining the richness of cream cheese and ranch seasoning with tender chicken breasts, this recipe delivers a savory experience that the whole family will love. With its low-carb profile, it’s an ideal choice for those following a keto lifestyle. Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or want to impress guests, this cheesy chicken bake is sure to please. Pair it with your favorite low-carb sides for a complete meal and enjoy the delightful flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon (cooked and diced)
- Scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half of the sliced scallions, and ranch seasoning; mix until smooth.
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness; season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and top each breast with about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven; add shredded cheddar cheese and diced turkey bacon on top.
- Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with remaining scallions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg