Best 14 Cheddar Bacon Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing Cheddar Bacon Chicken recipes, a culinary symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Discover the classic Cheddar Bacon Chicken, a one-pan delight featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon bits, and served over a bed of fluffy rice. For a finger-licking twist, try the Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders, where succulent chicken tenders are coated in a golden-brown breading, smothered in melted cheddar cheese, wrapped in bacon, and baked to perfection. Craving a hearty meal? The Cheddar Bacon Chicken Casserole is your answer, a delectable combination of chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy sauce, all baked to a bubbly golden brown. And for a lighter option, the Cheddar Bacon Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of shredded chicken, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a tangy dressing, served on a bed of crisp lettuce. Each recipe offers a unique take on this classic flavor combination, promising an unforgettable culinary journey.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested 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.

CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA



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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.

GRILLED BARBECUE BACON-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Grilled Barbecue Bacon-Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each)
3 slices bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large buttermilk biscuit, crumbled (about 1 cup)
2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Prepare the chicken: With your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally without cutting all the way through; open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound until 1/2 inch thick.
  • Make the filling: Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; crumble. Mix 2 tablespoons bacon drippings with the melted butter in a bowl. Combine the buttermilk biscuit, bacon, half of the drippings mixture, the cheese, chives and parsley in a separate bowl. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Season the pounded chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and brush with the remaining drippings mixture. Spoon the filling over the top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Roll up the chicken toward the pointy end; tie with 3 pieces of kitchen twine.
  • Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken breasts, turning, until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes, brushing with the barbecue sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then remove the twine and slice.

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.

CHEDDAR-BACON BBQ CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/3 cup KRAFT THICK 'N SPICY Original Barbecue Sauce
8 slices Italian bread (each 1/4" thick), toasted
4 KRAFT DELI DELUXE Process Bacon Cheddar Cheese Slices

Steps:

  • HEAT grill to medium-high heat.
  • GRILL chicken and onions 8 min., turning onions frequently. Transfer onions to bowl. Turn chicken; grill 7 to 9 min. or until done (165F), turning occasionally.
  • CUT chicken into strips. Add barbecue sauce to onions; toss to coat.
  • FILL bread slices with chicken, cheese and onions.
  • Serving Suggestion: Serve with a fruit salad and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.
  • Substitute: Prepare using whole wheat hamburger buns.

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN RANCH LAYERED SALAD



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The flavors in this layered salad-cool ranch, spicy chicken, crisp bacon-ensure this potluck salad is a sure-fire hit.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 bag Chex Mix™ cheddar snack mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 green onions, sliced
Ranch dressing

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, add chicken breasts and enchilada sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165° F).
  • Using two forks, shred chicken; refrigerate to cool.
  • Just before serving, in 6-quart trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer as follows: Gently transfer chicken mixture to bowl, being careful to keep sides of bowl clean. Top with romaine lettuce, then Chex™ mix, then cheese, bacon and finally green onions.
  • Drizzle dressing on top, or place in bowl on side for people to take what they want.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BARBECUE BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN



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I wanted to do something different with chicken,and this is what happened.If you decide to double this recipe,just use one egg.For a real barbecue type meal serve with baked beans and cole slaw.Submitted to "ZAAR" on November 21st, 2007.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
2 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided (I used Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar)
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
canola oil, enough to fry chicken

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness( you could make them thinner to speed up cooking).
  • Mix milk and egg in a shallow dish or bowl.
  • Pour flour onto a plate.
  • Place both chicken breasts in egg/milk mixture,coating well.
  • Then coat each piece of chicken with flour.( coating each side well).
  • Place both pieces in pre-heated oiled skillet.
  • Fry until golden brown in color, about 10 to 15 minutes,drain oil from skillet if needed.
  • Coat both sides of fried chicken with barbecue sauce.
  • Place 1/8 cup of shredded cheese on each chicken breast, top with equal amounts of bacon.
  • Cover with lid until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 205.2, Sodium 1394.1, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.1, Protein 41.7

BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN FILLET MELT



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Make and share this Bacon Cheddar Chicken Fillet Melt recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lakerdog2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
8 slices bacon
1 small red onion, sliced
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted
4 teaspoons steak sauce, 4 oz
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  • Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove onion from skillet.
  • Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink.
  • Place toasted bread slices on cookie sheet; spread each slice with 1 teaspoon steak sauce. Top with chicken, bacon slices, onion and cheese.
  • Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.6, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 128.9, Sodium 845, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 42.5

BBQ BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR



BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Cheddar image

My love affair with bacon is never ending! Who can resist bacon, cheese and BBQ sauce?? This is something I came up with when I wanted something with a lot of flavor but wanted it to be simple. Enjoy!!

Provided by Victoria Ross

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 slice bacon
1 c favorite bbq sauce, i love sweet baby ray's original
1 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large jellyroll pan (or large cookie sheet with rim) with foil so it's hanging over a little. Line up bacon side by side in jellroll pan (may overlap a bit) and bake for 12 minutes. You want to partially cook it and still have it limp. Do not drain off bacon grease from jellyroll pan, you will need this later in the pan. Increase oven temp to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Trim your chicken breasts of excess fat, if any, and slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have two large tenders from each whole breast. Take 4 of your pieces of bacon and cut in half. Wrap 1 whole and 1 half piece of bacon around each chicken breast tender making sure ends of bacon are tucked under bottom of chicken piece.
  • 3. Place all of your bacon wrapped chicken in same jellyroll pan you cooked the bacon in with reserved bacon grease. Baste chicken pieces with BBQ sauce, using about 1/2 cup of sauce. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, check for doneness. Remove from oven and baste chicken with remaining BBQ sauce. Turn oven to broil and broil chicken for 3~4 minutes to crisp up the bacon and carmalize the BBQ sauce slightly. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
  • 4. Remove from oven and place chicken on serving platter. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over all of the chicken and let melt. Enjoy!!

CHEDDAR CHEESE CHICKEN WITH BACON



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Make and share this Cheddar Cheese Chicken with Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bekah

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg white, whipped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup bacon bits
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350 and spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients.
  • Dip chicken first in egg white, then into crumbs.
  • Place in baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • About 5 minutes before chicken is done, top with bacon bits and cheese, then place back in oven until cheese melts.
  • ENJOY!

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.

CHEDDAR CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA (WEIGHT WATCHERS) RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Cheddar Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta (Weight Watchers) Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-30256

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb whole wheat penne pasta
4 slc bacon, diced
1/2 Tbsp light butter
1 lg chicken breast, boneless & skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 pkg ranch dressing mix ( 1/2 oz)
1 c fat free milk
1/2 c fat free shredded cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste

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 1/2 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. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. 5. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top

CHEDDAR BACON RANCH CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by chelseap09

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound mostaccioli or other short pasta
6 strips bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 chicken breast, boneless skinless halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain, return to pot, and keep warm. 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. 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. 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. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Add the cheese sauce to the reserved pasta and stir to combine. Serve each plate of pasta with more bacon sprinkled over the top. Green onions would also be a delicious topping.

BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN FILLET MELTS



Bacon Cheddar Chicken Fillet Melts image

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
8 slices bacon
1 small red onion, sliced
4 slices pumpernickel bread, toasted
4 teaspoons steak sauce
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Place 1 chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick remove wrap. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.2. In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.3. Add onion to drippings cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove onion from skillet. Add chicken to skillet cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear.4. Place toasted bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet spread each slice with 1 teaspoon steak sauce. Top each with chicken, bacon slices, onion and cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Sandwich * Calories: 440 * Calories from Fat: 210 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 23 g 35% * Saturated Fat: 11 g 55% * Cholesterol: 115 mg 38% * Sodium: 740 mg 31% * Total Carbohydrate: 18 g 6% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 3 g * Protein: 40 g * Vitamin A: 6% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 25% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 5 Very Lean Meat, 4 Fat or 1 Carbohydrate, 5 Very Lean Meat, 4 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • To ensure maximum flavor and crispiness, use thick-cut bacon. Thinly sliced bacon may burn before it has a chance to crisp up.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken breasts. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound it until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If you do, the chicken will not cook evenly and may end up steamed rather than seared.
  • Use a nonstick skillet or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to cook the chicken. This will help prevent the chicken from sticking and tearing.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • If you are using a food thermometer, the internal temperature of the chicken should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

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

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