Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake
Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake layers tender chicken and crisp green beans under a velvety cheddar soup sauce, then crowns it with smoky bacon, seasoned crumbs, and a blanket of melted cheese. It bakes to a bubbling, golden finish with creamy richness and a hint of heat from cayenne—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck main.
- Prep15 min
- Cook40 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a skillet.
- 2
Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
- 3
Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- 4
Melt the butter in a skillet, and sauté the chicken breasts for 10 to 12 minutes on each side, until the exterior is golden, the meat is no longer pink, and the juices run clear.
- 5
Place the green beans in a saucepan with enough water to cover.
- 6
Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- 7
Preheat the oven broiler.
- 8
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 9
Arrange the beans in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 10
Top with the chicken, and spread the soup evenly over it.
- 11
Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bacon, and top with Cheddar cheese.
- 12
Broil for 10 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
- Calories 991.53 kcal High
- Protein 97.75 g Good Source
- Carbs 38.04 g Moderate
- Total Fat 50.82 g High
- Saturated Fat 23.59 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 262.49 mg High
- Sodium 1948.55 mg High
- Fiber 4.32 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.06 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.11 g Low Source
- Calcium 711.82 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source
- Potassium 497.74 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 49.58 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.29 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.68 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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