Description
Rich, creamy, and loaded with bold black pepper flavor, this One Pot Black Pepper Chicken is a no-fuss, one-pan wonder perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
8 strips thick-cut bacon, crisped and chopped
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz softened cream cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Duke’s)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced green onions
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Crisp bacon in a skillet, then chop and set aside.
3. Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts; trim excess fat.
4. Place chicken in a 9×13 baking dish in a flat, even layer.
5. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, mozzarella, half the cheddar, green onions, chopped bacon, salt and pepper.
6. Spread cheese mixture evenly over chicken.
7. Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top if desired.
8. Bake for 30–40 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
9. Garnish with extra bacon and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Butterfly or pound thick chicken breasts for quicker, even cooking.
Let cream cheese soften at room temp for 30 minutes for easier mixing.
Mayonnaise adds moisture but doesn’t stand out in flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat at 350°F for 20–30 minutes until warmed through.
Not freezer-friendly due to cream cheese texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 586
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 727mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 182mg