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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 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.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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 49%
- Protein 98.67 g Good Source 197%
- Carbohydrate 35.44 g 13%
- Total Fat 50.94 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 23.9 g High 120%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 262.55 mg High 88%
- Sodium 1925.21 mg High 84%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 5.8 g --
- Added Sugars 1.85 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 767.45 mg Good Source 59%
- Iron 3.7 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 541.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 49.58 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 17.29 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.56 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Cheddar Cheese Soup. Each serving provides about 984.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Breast. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 984.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake healthy?
- Cheddar Chicken and Green Bean Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 984.99 calories and 98.67 g of protein, or 197% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1925.21 mg (84% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.9 g (120% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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