Best 6 Bacon Cheddar Chicken Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Bacon Cheddar Chicken Casserole, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This delectable dish combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, gooey cheddar cheese, and a creamy sauce, all nestled in a bed of fluffy rice. Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen as this casserole bakes in the oven, promising a feast that will satisfy the hungriest of appetites.

But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes that are sure to tickle your fancy. From the classic Southern comfort of Chicken and Dumplings to the zesty and flavorful Chicken Fajita Pasta, each recipe offers a unique culinary adventure. And for those who prefer a lighter option, the Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Shells are a delightful choice, bursting with fresh flavors and a touch of elegance. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling inspired and satisfied.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BACON & CHEDDAR CHICKEN



Bacon & Cheddar Chicken image

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.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHEDDAR CASSEROLE



Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheddar Casserole image

Super comfort food, but kinda healthy because it has broccoli in it, right? My grandmother passed this chicken and Cheddar recipe down and it is a family favorite. After the first time I made it, I went on a casserole kick and made it twice a week for 3 months straight! I typically serve this over rice, but it is just as great by itself. Last time I didn't make rice, but served it with bread.

Provided by jamanleyx

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups cooked chopped broccoli
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup sour cream
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups bread crumbs
¼ cup salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken, broccoli, condensed soup, sour cream, and pepper in a bowl. Mix in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Combine bread crumbs and butter in a bowl. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 944.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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.

CHICKEN BACON RANCH CASSEROLE



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Tastes just like chicken bacon ranch pizza. Serve with salad, garlic bread, or French fries. Might be good with onions.

Provided by Luke M.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 2h3m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 pound bacon
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 (15 ounce) jars Alfredo sauce, divided
⅓ cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Dice chicken and place in a bowl; add ranch mix and stir until coated.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon into small pieces.
  • Heat reserved bacon grease in the skillet; cook and stir bell pepper until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, 1 jar Alfredo sauce, milk, and garlic; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  • Pour 1/2 the jar of remaining Alfredo sauce into a casserole dish; top with 1/2 of the penne, 1/2 of the chicken mixture, 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 of the bacon. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients in the same order ending with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and bacon on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1407.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN



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It's tempting to seek out new flavors when baking chicken, but then again, with bacon, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese so easy to grab from the fridge, why linger in doubt? Pull out this combination the next time you get the "what's for dinner" text. -Brenda Coleman, Jackson, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
4 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, cut in half
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Dip both sides of chicken in teriyaki sauce; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 13-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Spread barbecue sauce over chicken; top with bacon and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 38g protein.

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use panko breadcrumbs instead of crushed crackers.
  • To save time, use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • For a spicier dish, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this casserole, substitute tofu or tempeh for the chicken.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of roasted vegetables or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This bacon cheddar chicken casserole is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's perfect for busy families. It's also a great dish to serve at potlucks or parties. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, crispy breadcrumb topping, and tender chicken, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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