Go Back
Air fryer million dollar chicken breasts garnished with chopped bacon and green onion on a white plate.
Print Recipe
5 from 2 votes

Million Dollar Chicken - 2 Ways!

Make dinner simple yet delicious with our easy Million Dollar Chicken bake recipe! Tender chicken breast topped with a creamy, cheesy sauce, and ready in minutes. Perfect for busy nights! Air fryer and oven directions included.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 590kcal
Author: Lori @ I Heart Air Frying

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled (about ½ cup)
  • 4 green onions chopped, about ½ cup
  • 1.5 cups colby jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless skinless, trimmed & thinly cut

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crispy, using your preferred method.
    8 slices bacon
  • Place the cream cheese, mayonnaise, bacon, onions, and ¾ cup of the shredded cheese in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
    6 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 4 green onions
  • Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil or parchment paper, going up the sides a bit to contain any juices.
  • Place the chicken in the lined basket and season with salt and pepper if desired. It’s ok if the chicken pieces are touching but make sure they are in an even layer.
    2 pounds chicken breasts
  • Top chicken with the cream cheese mixture and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cook at 375 degrees F for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Remove from air fryer and garnish with additional bacon and/or green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to cook in batches.
  • Oven directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Follow recipe as directed but place chicken in a greased casserole dish, top with the cream cheese mixture and finish with reserved cheese. Cook for approximately 30 minutes, until chicken reached 160 degrees F internal temperature.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 851IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1mg