Best 9 Bacon Cheddar Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Bacon Cheddar Chicken Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all combined in a creamy sauce. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE



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Our chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe will soon become your family's favorite dish. Bold & creamy flavors melt in your mouth leaving you wanting seconds and thirds

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Casseroles

Time 32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1½ pounds chicken breasts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
2 bell peppers
6 slices bacon
4 ounces cream cheese
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Using a sharp knife cut the chicken breasts into 1" cubes, then transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Dress with olive oil and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix, tossing to coat. Top with the bell peppers and bacon.
  • In a small saucepan warm the cream cheese, heavy cream, and half the cheddar cheese over a medium-low flame, whisking continuously until incorporated. Evenly pour over the chicken, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake casserole on oven middle rack for 20-22 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cool slightly, then serve.

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DUMP-AND-BAKE CHEDDAR BACON & CHIVE CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE



Dump-and-Bake Cheddar Bacon & Chive Chicken Breast Recipe image

This Dump-and-Bake Cheddar Bacon Chicken is cooked in a honey mustard sauce and topped with plenty of bacon, cheese, and fresh herbs for a hands-off dinner with only 10 minutes of prep!

Provided by The Seasoned Mom

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 thin-sliced chicken breasts (or 2 large chicken breasts cut in half horizontally (about 1 lb. total))
Salt and pepper (to taste)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or other vinegar of choice)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
1/3 cup chopped (cooked bacon (divided) (about 1 ounce or 7 slices)*)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in a large baking dish (about 9-inch by 13-inch) that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with a little bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour honey mustard sauce over chicken and toss to make sure that each piece of chicken is well coated. Top with chives, half of the bacon, and cheddar cheese (in that order).
  • Bake, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F and chicken is cooked through. The total cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts. During the final 5 minutes, add remaining bacon to the top of the chicken. It will get nice and crispy as the chicken finishes cooking
  • Garnish with additional fresh chives just before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 474 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Protein 39.1 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Sodium 813.1 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 3.1 g

CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA



Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta image

Found this on pinterest and wanted to get it into my cookbook! My new go to recipe when I want my kids to rave about dinner! It's adapted from Better Homes and Gardens.

Provided by Renee Redman

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb mostaccioli pasta
6 slices bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (1/2 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm.
  • 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Drain all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
  • 3. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add the butter to the reserved bacon drippings, then add the chicken to the same skillet. Cook until tender, no longer pink, and slightly browned.
  • 4. Sprinkle the flour and ranch dressing mix over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in the milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and half of the reserved bacon; cook and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND POTATO CASSEROLE WITH BACON



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Frozen hash browns with onions and peppers are topped with cooked chicken, a delicious soup mixture and Cheddar cheese. Baked until hot and bubbling and sprinkled with crumbled bacon, this savory, satisfying casserole is sure to please.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable cooking spray
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) package frozen diced potatoes (hash browns) with onions and peppers, thawed
Salt
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with the cooking spray.
  • Stir the soup, sour cream, 1 cup cheese, milk, garlic powder and black pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Spread the potatoes in the baking dish. Season the potatoes with the salt and additional black pepper. Top with the chicken. Spread the soup mixture over the chicken. Cover the baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the mixture is hot and bubbling. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the bacon and chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 126.8 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 849.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BACON & CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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Cheese and bacon don't usually come "light." But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high. This family friendly chicken bacon recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same pan, brown chicken in drippings over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven; bake 8 minutes., Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 973mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

BACON, CHEDDAR, CHICKEN & RICE BAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Bacon, Cheddar, Chicken & Rice Bake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
3 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (I use Rotisserie)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper. Add flour and mix well. Cook until starting to color. Stir milk and stock into flour mixture. Turn heat to medium high and add one cup cheese and continue to whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add rice and lower heat to medium low. Cook until the rice absorbs most of the liquid and is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Add chicken and bacon to the rice and sauce mixture. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch casserole. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar on top of the casserole. Place in oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling.

BACON-CHEDDAR CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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Find a dish the whole family will love when you make Bacon-Cheddar Chicken and Potatoes. Top this easy cheesy chicken and potatoes dish with fresh chopped parsley for the perfect finishing touch after baking.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
6 large bone-in chicken thighs (1-3/4 lb.), skin and visible fat removed
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1-1/2 lb. red potatoes (about 5), cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Pour dressing over chicken in shallow dish. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
  • Heat oven to 400ºF. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add potatoes and onions to reserved drippings; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon. Add to potato mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken over potato mixture.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and chicken is done (165ºF). Top with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

BACON, CREAM CHEESE, CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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Looking for easy baked chicken recipes? Do you like chicken and cream cheese together? Then, this Bacon, Cream Cheese, and Cheddar Chicken is a great choice! Super easy to make! And, you use simple ingredients. This chicken bake is low carb, high fat, KETO friendly, gluten free recipe.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken breasts ((use 4 thin chicken breasts, or use 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half, horizontally))
salt and pepper
6 oz cream cheese (, cold, refrigerated, and sliced into 8 slices)
8 strips bacon (, cooked, chopped)
1 cup Cheddar cheese (, shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Grease the bottom of the casserole dish with olive oil. I used the the oval casserole dish measured 13 inches x 9 inches x 4 inches deep.
  • Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish. Note about chicken: use 4 thin chicken breasts, or use 2 large thick chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally each to make 4 thin chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Top with cream cheese. Cream cheese should be cold, right out of the fridge, sliced into 8 thin slices.
  • Top with chopped cooked bacon (drained from fat).
  • Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Sodium 734 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN



Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken image

If you enjoy chicken and broccoli recipes, you'll love this easy Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Chicken dinner. All you do is throw chicken breasts in a casserole dish, then top with the rest of the ingredients and bake for 30 minutes! Low-carb, gluten-free, keto friendly chicken recipe.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken breasts ((use 4 thin chicken breasts, or use 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half, horizontally))
salt and pepper
2 cups broccoli florets (, blanched, chopped)
6 strips bacon (, cooked, chopped)
1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese (, shredded)
1 cup Cheddar cheese (, shredded)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Grease the bottom of the casserole dish with olive oil. I used the the oval casserole dish measured 13 inches x 9 inches x 4 inches deep.
  • Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish. Note about chicken: use 4 thin chicken breasts, or use 2 large thick chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally each to make 4 thin chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Top with chopped and blanched broccoli florets.
  • Top with chopped cooked bacon.
  • Top with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 131 mg, Sodium 598 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use a combination of shredded cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits. You can also add a layer of breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for extra crunch.
  • To make the casserole more flavorful, use a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth. You can also add herbs and spices, such as garlic, onion, paprika, or thyme.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken on hand, you can use canned or rotisserie chicken. Just be sure to shred it before adding it to the casserole.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Bacon cheddar chicken casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to take to potlucks or parties. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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