Best 7 Crunchy Chicken Cheese Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Crunchy Chicken Cheese Bake, a culinary delight that seamlessly blends crispy chicken, a creamy cheese sauce, and a medley of vegetables. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual masterpiece, thanks to its golden-brown crust and vibrant colors.

Prepare to be tantalized by the symphony of flavors and textures in this crowd-pleasing casserole. Juicy chicken pieces are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a satisfying crunch in every bite. The creamy cheese sauce, made with a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, envelops the chicken and vegetables in a velvety embrace, creating a rich and indulgent experience. Hidden within this cheesy haven are tender broccoli florets and crisp bell peppers, adding color, texture, and a touch of sweetness to each serving.

Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a casual potluck, or simply seeking a comforting meal to warm your soul, our Crunchy Chicken Cheese Bake is the perfect choice. Its ease of preparation and customizable ingredients make it a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences. From the initial searing of the chicken to the final sprinkle of bread crumbs, each step is clearly outlined, ensuring success even for novice cooks.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. Let the aroma of this irresistible dish fill your kitchen as you create a memorable meal that showcases the perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN



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An easier way to get that crispy chicken.

Provided by mxDOc

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices bread
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bread into a food processor and blend until crumbled. Transfer bread crumbs to a shallow bowl. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Press chicken breast halves into bread crumb mixture until coated; arrange on a large baking dish. Drizzle chicken with vegetable oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breasts are 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 602.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Cheesy Chicken Casserole has pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce baked until golden and bubbly.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups shell noodles (uncooked )
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup red bell pepper (diced)
1 onion (finely diced)
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
10 ¾ ounces cream of chicken soup (condensed)
1 ⅓ cups milk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
⅓ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
4 ounces mild green chiles
3 cups cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook shells al dente according to package directions.
  • Cook onion and red bell pepper in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and chili powder.
  • In a large bowl combine soup, onion mixture, milk and 2 cups cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. Mix well. Stir in chicken, pasta and green chiles.
  • Spread into a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Sodium 1197 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEDDAR BAKED CHICKEN



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This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. The flavors blend to make it rather tasty. It is great with plain white rice and your favorite vegetable. Why not give it a try?

Provided by Judy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup crispy rice cereal
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut in half
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  • In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a third bowl, mix the cheese, bread crumbs, cereal. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then press in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Arrange in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter evenly over chicken.
  • Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 119.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 866 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRUNCHY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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My 96-year-old mother wanted me to share her favorite recipe with Reminisce readers. I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts; drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste
TOPPING:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
Sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the next nine ingredients. Spoon into an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Combine melted butter and cornflakes; sprinkle on top of casserole. Sprinkle with almonds if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CRUNCHY CHICKEN-CHEESE BAKE



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An old favorite from a magazine clipping-probably a Campbell's ad as you will see. I usually lessen the amount of chicken and cook 1 cup of rice (regular, not instant.)

Provided by joan in CNY

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
4 slices swiss cheese (I use cheddar) or 4 slices American cheese, each cut in half (I use cheddar)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can campbell cream of chicken soup
3 slices tomatoes (thin slices)
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 cup pepperidge farm herb seasoned stuffing mix, crushed
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In 3 quart oblong baking dish, place chicken, top with cheese.
  • Stir soup and spread over cheese; top with tomato.
  • Combine margarine and stuffing, sprinkle over tomato.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is bubbly and stuffing is browned.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 32

CRUNCHY CHICKEN AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crunchy Chicken and Cheese Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamms House

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups cooked chicken
2 cups small macaroni noodles, uncooked
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) soup can milk
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook 2 chickens and remove meat from bones.
  • Mix all ingredients together. Put in a tightly covered bowl. Let stand overnight in refrigerator.
  • Put in a buttered casserole, 9x13-inch.
  • Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in a 350°F oven. Cover during first half hour of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.2, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 207.9, Sodium 1780.7, Carbohydrate 57.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 72.6

BAKED CRUNCHY CHICKEN



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I have fixed this dish many times for company, and everyone always asks for the recipe. The leftovers-if there are any-are very good heated up in the microwave. -Elva Jean Criswell, Charleston, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions, crushed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the onions, cheese, bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then roll in onion mixture. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, until juices run clear, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese will give the dish a more flavorful taste.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center, but not overcooked, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Use a baking dish that is large enough to accommodate all of the ingredients. A 9x13 inch baking dish is a good size.
  • Serve the chicken cheese bake immediately. This dish is best served hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Crunchy chicken cheese bake is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. With its crispy chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.

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