Loaded Cheesy Chicken Bake

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.

Cook Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until browned and almost cooked through.

Assemble and Bake:

Transfer the browned chicken breasts to the prepared baking dish.

Top each chicken breast with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, distributing evenly.

Sprinkle cooked bacon crumbles over the cheese.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve:

Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top.

Serve hot, optionally garnished with more green onions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes