---
title: Million-Dollar Chicken Skillet
author: Brooke Caison (Delish)
servings: 6
prep_time: 15m
cook_time: 35m
tags:
  - dinner
  - skillet
  - chicken
  - bacon
  - cheese
source: Delish (delish.com)
---

Arrange oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a cold, large #cast iron or oven-safe skillet{}, arrange diced @thick-cut bacon{4%oz} (about 4 slices cut into 1/4-inch pieces). Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about ~cook bacon{8%to 10%minutes}.

Using a #slotted spoon{}, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully pour off all but @rendered bacon fat{2%tbsp} from the skillet into a heatproof cup, leaving the skillet over medium heat.

Thinly slice @scallions{2}, separating white and green parts. Set green parts aside with 2 Tbsp crispy bacon for garnish.

In a #medium bowl{}, mix softened @cream cheese{4%oz}, @mayonnaise{1/2%cup}, @sour cream{1/4%cup}, the sliced white parts of the scallions, remaining crispy bacon, @garlic powder{1/2%tsp}, @onion powder{1/2%tsp}, and @black pepper{1/4%tsp} until smooth.

In a small bowl, toss @panko breadcrumbs{1/2%cup} with melted @butter{2%tbsp}.

In a third bowl, toss shredded @Monterey Jack cheese{1.5%cups} and shredded @sharp cheddar cheese{1.5%cups} together. Stir 1/2 cup of the mixed cheese into the cream cheese mixture, and 1/2 cup into the panko breadcrumb mixture.

Slice @boneless skinless chicken breasts{1.5%lbs} (about 2 large breasts) horizontally in half to create 4 cutlets. Season both sides with @kosher salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1/2%tsp}.

Add seasoned chicken cutlets to the hot skillet with bacon fat and cook undisturbed until the underside is golden brown, about ~sear{5%minutes}.

Flip chicken cutlets over. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top of each cutlet. Top cream cheese with remaining 2 cups shredded cheese, then crown with the buttery panko mixture.

Transfer skillet to lower oven rack and bake at 400°F for ~bake{15%minutes}.

Turn on oven broiler. Move skillet to upper rack and broil closely until cheese is bubbling and breadcrumbs are deeply golden brown, ~broil{3%to 4%minutes}.

Transfer chicken cutlets to a warm platter. Return skillet with pan drippings to medium heat on stovetop.

Sprinkle @all-purpose flour{1%tbsp} into pan drippings and whisk continuously with a #whisk{} until smooth and gravy begins to thicken, about ~simmer gravy{1%to 2%minutes}.

Return chicken to skillet (or spoon pan gravy over chicken on platter). Garnish with reserved green scallions and 2 Tbsp crispy bacon.