Million Dollar Chicken Skillet Recipe
Creamy Million Dollar Chicken Skillet with cheese and crispy topping.Easy one-pan dinner ready in 40 minutes.Perfect for family meals and weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 oz turkey ham or beef bacon, cut into small pieces
- 2 scallions white and green parts separated, sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook turkey ham until crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving 2 tbsp fat in the pan.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, scallion whites, almonds, mayonnaise, 3/4 cup cheddar, salt, pepper, and most of the turkey ham.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, melted butter, and remaining cheddar.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes until golden. Flip.
- Top each piece with cream cheese mixture, then breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Broil for 3–4 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Make a quick sauce in the skillet with flour and remaining fat.
- Serve the Million Dollar Chicken Skillet recipe topped with scallion greens and reserved turkey ham.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables
- Add spinach to the cream cheese mixture for extra nutrition
- Use mozzarella instead of cheddar for a milder flavor