A rich weeknight rewardwhat’s not to love about million dollar chicken?
Juicychicken breastsare topped with a cream cheese-bacon dip.
The whole dish is rich anddecadentas anything with the promise of being “million dollar” should be.
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If you like a little more heat, use pepper Jack cheese instead of Cheddar.
Learn how to make million dollar chicken.
To make this dish ahead, assemble as directed, then wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
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it’s possible for you to also assemble and freeze the chicken for up to two months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating, covered, in a preheated 350F oven until hot throughout.
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you’re able to also reheat in the microwave, if needed.
Place a large rimmed baking sheet in oven while oven preheats.
Discard plastic wrap, and transfer chicken to a sheet of parchment paper.
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Season both sides of chicken with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper.
Remove baking sheet from oven to a heat-proof surface.
Carefully transfer parchment paper with chicken to preheated baking sheet.
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Remove from oven, and garnish evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons almonds and 2 tablespoons scallions.
Frequently Asked Questions
This chicken is so decadent and rich, it tastes like a million bucks!
(Hence the name.)
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