Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon
Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon layers tender jasmine rice with juicy chicken and crisp bacon, all coated in a velvety blend of cream and condensed mushroom-chicken soups. The nutmeg, garlic, and onion notes round out the rich, comforting flavor. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a potluck where you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Combine water and rice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 3
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; reserve the drippings.
- 4
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts in batches; cook, turning once, until the centers are no longer pink and the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; cut into small pieces. Reserve the drippings.
- 6
Bring the heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup to a simmer in a large saucepan; stir in the bacon, bacon drippings, and chicken drippings.
- 7
Spread the rice in a thick layer in the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish; layer the chicken on top, then pour the soup mixture over it. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 817.3 kcal High 41%
- Protein 56.78 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 32.76 g 12%
- Total Fat 47.57 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 23.95 g High 120%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 207.0 mg High 69%
- Sodium 1070.17 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.69 g --
- Added Sugars 3.33 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 42.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 68.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 12.1 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 817.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 817.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon healthy?
- Creamy Chicken and Rice with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 817.3 calories and 56.78 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1070.17 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 23.95 g (120% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.33 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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