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Healthy Million Dollar Chicken Bake

This Healthy Million Dollar Chicken Bake is a creamy, protein-packed dinner made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, crispy turkey bacon, and cheddar for a lighter twist on the classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 519 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish or Casserole Dish
  • Large Bowl for mixing
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Optional: Air Fryer for reheating leftovers

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts about 4 filets
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Dan-O’s Red Pepper Cheesoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 4 oz low-fat cream cheese softened (½ block)
  • 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese plus ⅓ cup for topping
  • 6 slices turkey bacon cooked extra crispy and chopped (reserve some for garnish)
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced (reserve some for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish or line with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar, half of the turkey bacon, and green onions until well combined.
  • Place chicken breasts into the baking dish. Drizzle with oil and season both sides with the Dan-O’s seasoning blend. Use your hands or paper towels to evenly coat.
  • Spread the cheese mixture over the chicken in an even layer.
  • Top with the remaining ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 20–23 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  • Broil for 1–2 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Garnish with extra turkey bacon and sliced green onions. Serve with a side salad or roasted potatoes!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 58gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 1194mgPotassium: 861mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 544IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 1mg
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