Best 7 Baked Chicken With Bacon And Cheese Recipes

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Baked chicken with bacon and cheese is a hearty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The salty bacon and gooey cheese pair perfectly with the tender chicken, and the whole dish is baked to perfection in the oven. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. There are many different ways to prepare baked chicken with bacon and cheese, so you can customize it to suit your own taste preferences. Here is a recipe for a classic baked chicken with bacon and cheese.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH BACON CHEESE TOPPING



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Crispy bacon and melted cheese top chicken breasts for an easy dinner idea.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Bacon     Main Course     Savory     Cooking     Pork     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Dairy

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
5 (4- to 5-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, 4-6 minutes or until crisp. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Add butter to same skillet. Place chicken breasts in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 6-10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; place into ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish.
  • Place onion and garlic in same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in bacon.
  • Spoon onion mixture over chicken breasts; sprinkle with pepper. Top with parsley and cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 38 grams

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-WRAPPED CHICKEN IN THE OVEN



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Chicken wrapped in bacon... Goes well with corn, probably other vegetables or bread, too.

Provided by Zachary Hensler

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted     Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) package bacon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the spice mix over chicken breasts.
  • Wrap each breast with 2 to 4 slices of bacon, depending on size. Place in a baking dish and sprinkle remaining spice mix over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve topped with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 105.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1212.4 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

BACON RANCH CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, ranch dressing, bacon, cheddar cheese

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons ranch dressing
6 slices bacon
4 oz cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Place chicken breast in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spread 1-2 Tbsp. ranch on each chicken breast.
  • Layer two slices of bacon on top of each chicken breast.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 0 grams

CHEESY CHICKEN WITH BBQ SAUCE & BACON



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Make and share this Cheesy Chicken With BBQ Sauce & Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite(Sweet Baby Ray's is ours)
8 slices bacon, cooked
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 scallions, trimmed and sliced
1 small tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in prepared dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over.
  • Bake 20 minutes, until internal temperature registers 160°.
  • Place 2 slices of cooked bacon over each chicken half and sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Top with the diced tomato and scallion.

CHICKEN BREAST FILLED WITH BACON & CHEESE



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Make and share this Chicken Breast Filled With Bacon & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Grangey

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 skinless chicken breast
2 slices bacon
2 slices of matured tasty cheese
1 egg
breadcrumbs
dried rosemary
thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook bacon & set aside.
  • Slice chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
  • Place bacon & cheese into the pocket.
  • Beat the egg in a bowl.
  • Place the breadcrumbs into a bowl & add rosemary & thyme.
  • Medium heat oil in a frying pan.
  • Dip chicken into egg then into breadcrumb mix, place into frying pan & cook until golden approx 4 minutes each side depending on the size of the chicken.
  • Serve with any vegetables (can add a nob of garlic butter to chicken).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005.1, Fat 73.9, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 438, Sodium 949.3, Carbohydrate 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 80

BAKED CHICKEN WITH BACON-TOMATO RELISH



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We eat a lot of chicken for dinner, so I'm always trying to do something a little different with it. My children love the crispiness of this chicken, and my husband and I love the flavorful relish-you can't go wrong with bacon! -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1 pound chicken tenderloins
4 bacon strips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. thyme, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place chicken on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 165°, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in pan; discard remaining drippings. , Add tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and remaining salt and pepper to drippings; cook and stir until tomatoes are tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in bacon and remaining thyme. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
  • For a crispy bacon topping, cook the bacon until it is golden brown and slightly crispy before adding it to the chicken.
  • If you prefer a creamy cheese sauce, use a combination of shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon or leftover chicken in this recipe.
  • For a healthier version, use low-fat or fat-free cheese and lean bacon.

Conclusion:

Baked chicken with bacon and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

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