CHICKEN BACON RANCH BREAD PUDDING

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This recipe is not only delicious but it also is a great way to use both leftover chicken and leftover bread. It's a great Twist on chicken and dressing all in one comforting casserole.

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken thighs, boneless skinless, diced in 1-inch cubes
1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 c green pepper, diced
2 stalk(s) celery, diced
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
1 pkg hamburger buns, diced into 1-inch cubes
2 c heavy cream
1 c milk
3 eggs
1 tsp mustard
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Put the bread cubes on a sheet pan in a single layer. Spray with butter flavored no stick spray and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of poultry seasoning and 1 tbsp. of ranch dressing mix. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 10 minutes until slightly crispy. Let cool slightly and then put in a large mixing bowl.
  • 2. Saute bacon until crispy and remove from skillet. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Remove all but 2 tbsps. of bacon grease from pan and add one tbsp. of olive oil. Add onions celery and green peppers and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of poultry seasoning and 1 tsp. of ranch dressing mix. Saute until onions are translucent.
  • 3. Pour the onion mixture over the cubes of bread including all pan drippings. In the same skillet add one tbsp. olive oil and 2 tbsps. butter. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning and 1 tbsp. ranch dressing mix. Saute until chicken is no longer pink throughout. Pour chicken and pan drippings over the bread mixture. Add reserved bacon pieces and 1/2 cup of Parmesan and all of the cheddar cheese. Toss together lightly until combined.
  • 4. In a medium bowl mix milk, heavy cream, eggs, mustard, 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning and remaining ranch dressing. Mix until thoroughly Incorporated. Pour this mixture over the bread and chicken mixture and stir together. Let sit for 10 minutes
  • 5. Pour the chicken and bread mixture into a 8 by 11 pan which has been sprayed with no stick spray. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Lethabo Seota
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This recipe was a disaster. The bread pudding was dry and flavorless.


Raechel Taylor
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I loved this bread pudding! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ravioli Macaroni
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This bread pudding was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac henderson
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Md Monuar
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I thought this bread pudding was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping.


Haroon Abbas
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This bread pudding was a bit dry for my taste.


Leo Haynes
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This was an easy recipe to follow and the bread pudding turned out great! It was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Simone Horton
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This bread pudding was delicious! The chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing were a great combination. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Umer Ch
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I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing made it so flavorful and moist. I loved the crispy top and the gooey center. I will definitely be making this again!


Jewel Sizil
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This chicken bacon ranch bread pudding was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.