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 mins
- Cook40 mins
- 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 984.99 kcal High
- Protein 98.67 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 50.94 g High
- Saturated Fat 23.9 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 262.55 mg High
- Sodium 2026.54 mg High
- Fiber 5.5 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.8 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.85 g Low Source
- Calcium 749.42 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source
- Potassium 541.09 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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