Winner, winner, chicken and bacon dinner! Satisfy your family's taste buds tonight with these awesome chicken and bacon recipes.
39 Recipes That Prove Chicken and Bacon are a Match Made in Heaven
Updated on Sep. 17, 2024
Smothered Chicken
You can’t go wrong when serving this speedy skillet creation. Top tender chicken breasts with mushrooms, bacon, green onions and cheese for a swift and savory sensation that’s sure to become a family favorite. —Penny Walton, Westerville, Ohio
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BLT Chicken Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Featuring all the fun fixings for a BLT chicken sandwich, this salad is so lovable. I can prep the ingredients ahead of time and just throw it together at the last minute. Barbecue sauce in the dressing gives it unexpected flavor. Even picky eaters love my chicken salads. —Cindy Moore, Mooresville, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 281 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 casseroles (4 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
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Bacon & Cheddar Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cheese and bacon don’t usually come “light.” But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high. This family friendly chicken bacon recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half : 435 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.
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Kentucky Hot Brown
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The Kentucky Hot Brown is the best sandwich you will ever eat with a knife and fork. This epic open-faced delight has thick slices of bread, turkey, bacon, tomato and cheese, all bathed in a rich, irresistible sauce. —Kristina Vanni, North Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 1073 calories, 52g fat (28g saturated fat), 289mg cholesterol, 1822mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 93g protein.
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Chicken & Bacon Roll-Ups
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My children like these roll-ups so much that they ask for them every day for lunch during the summer. Whenever I have leftover chicken or turkey breast, this is a delicious way to use it up. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 43 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Chicken & Blue Cheese Pizza
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The blue cheese in place of the expected mozzarella gives this pizza a surprising and sophisticated taste. It's excellent as an entree or appetizer—it can be prepared in a round pizza pan as well. —Beverly Lynch, Sugar Grove, Illinois
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Skinny Cobb Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This skinny version of Cobb salad has all the taste and creaminess with half the fat and calories. You can skip the coleslaw mix and use all lettuce, but I like the crunch you get with cabbage. —Taylor Kiser, Brandon, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 324 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 9g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Loaded Chicken Carbonara Cups
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Spaghetti cupcakes with a chicken carbonara twist make for a tasty, fun family dinner. Whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat ingredients make these quick and easy little pasta cakes nutritional winners, too. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 pasta cups: 266 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Root Vegetables
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I will always remember the way my grandmother's house smelled when she made these balsamic chicken thighs every Sunday. Ever since she gave me the recipe, the heartwarming flavors always take me back to my childhood. — Erin Chilcoat, Central Islip, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 480 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein.
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Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Sunday Chicken Supper
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this slow-cooked sensation with chicken, vegetables and seasonings. It's a hearty, homespun dish that satisfies the biggest appetites. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 385 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 37g protein.
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Dinner Poppers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner? For this meal-in-one, I use poblanos for my husband and son, and hotter peppers for my daughter and me. —Sherri Jerzyk, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 popper: 389 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
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Fontina Rolled Chicken
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Good food has a way of transporting you to faraway places. My chicken with fontina and cream cheese is like a blissful trip to Italy. —Tammy Rex, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 561 calories, 32g fat (14g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 51g protein.
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Smothered Chicken Breasts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After trying a similar chicken dish in a restaurant, I decided to re-create it at home. Topped with bacon, caramelized onions and shredded cheese, this savory dish comes together in no time, and uses ingredients that I usually have on hand. And since it cooks in one skillet, it’s a cinch to clean up! —Brenda Carpenter, Warrensburg, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 560 calories, 34g fat (12g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 45g protein.
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BBQ Chicken Bites
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken bites wrapped in bacon get a kick from Montreal seasoning and sweetness from barbecue sauce. We love the mix of textures. —Kathryn Dampier, Quail Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 47 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Thighs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A cooking show inspired me to create this lemony chicken. Ask your butcher to remove the bones from chicken thighs but leave the skin intact. —Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 1 tablespoon sauce and 2 teaspoons cooked bacon: 286 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
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Chicken-Pepper Alfredo
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want a lighter dinner, I use lean turkey bacon in this recipe. It gives the pasta that richness you want without all the extra fat. —Courtney Harris, Denton, Texas
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Chicken & Garlic with Fresh Herbs
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Easy Chicken Corn Chowder
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings (1-1/2 quart)
From the Recipe Creator:
When I haven’t planned for dinner, I often play around with ingredients in my pantry instead of running to the store. This recipe was a happy experiment. Cut some fat by omitting the bacon—it’s still tasty. —Barbara Banski, Fenton, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 474 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1252mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.
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Spinach-Pesto White Pizza
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 slices
From the Recipe Creator:
When my kids were really small, they were reluctant to eat their veggies and I had to get creative. I figured that because pesto is already green, it would be the perfect place for some spinach. The pizza was a big hit. —Janet Burbach, North Platte, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 453 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 956mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Barbecue Chicken Cobb Salad
Total Time
3 hours 30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned barbecue chicken into a major salad with romaine, carrots, sweet peppers and avocados. That’s how I got my family to eat more veggies. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 571 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1314mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 7g fiber), 39g protein.
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Bacon & Rosemary Chicken
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Simple ingredients add up to simply fantastic flavor in this chicken bacon recipe that everyone will rave about. It's likely to become a new family favorite at your house. —Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 304 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 33g protein.
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Chicken & Bacon Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re one of those folks who think bacon is a food group, you’ll love this weeknight-friendly twist with a sweet and spicy kick from jalapeno jelly. Crisp puff pastry and store-bought chicken strips make prep work goof-proof! —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 693 calories, 37g fat (13g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1023mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein.
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Grilled Pepper Jack Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Basic, yet packed with flavor, this sandwich gets a kick from zesty cheese and savory bacon. It's a great meal for summer days. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 337 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Macaroni and Cheese with Chicken
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it. I created it for the people I love most, using ingredients they love most. —Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 586 calories, 37g fat (15g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Bacon Chicken Chopped Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings (1 cup dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's one of many reasons we love tomato season. Chopped salads are so simple and such a fantastic way to eat fresh. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2-1/3 cups salad with about 2 tablespoons dressing: 348 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 993mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps with Bacon
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fuss-free meal is a favorite in our house, with its tender chicken, tortillas, crunchy vegetables and spicy buffalo wing sauce. Feel free to change the veggies to suit your taste. —Sarah Gottschalk, Richmond, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 449 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1749mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 30g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's easy to make a whole chicken in a slow cooker. We save the shredded chicken to use during busy weeks. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
5 ounces cooked chicken: 408 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 44g protein.
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Buffalo Chicken Potato Skins
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Take two popular restaurant nibbles, put them together and you'll have an unforgettable appetizer for your next holiday get-together. —Bridget O'Connor, Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 filled potato skin: 122 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Tangy Orange Chicken Thighs
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a quick-prep recipe for tender, flavorful chicken in a tangy tomato-based sauce. You can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on the size of your slow cooker. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 1/2 cup sauce: 248 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Falafel Chicken Burgers with Lemon Sauce
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Falafel burgers with lemon yogurt sauce mark the first recipe I created myself. Use leftover mix to make chicken falafel or falafel with veggies or fish. —Nicole Mederos, Hoboken, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 435 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 1036mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Facebook fans of my blog, Chef in Training, inspired me to make this creamy pasta casserole out of ingredients I had on hand. Success! I took the dish for another flavorful spin and added a bit of smoky bacon and toasted bread crumbs. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 826 calories, 56g fat (33g saturated fat), 249mg cholesterol, 1093mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 47g protein.
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Chicken Club Pizza
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
A co-worker shared how to replace pizza crust with crescent rolls. I used that idea to turn an awesome sandwich recipe into an even more fabulous pizza. After baking, top with shredded lettuce. —Sherri Cox, Lucasville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 387 calories, 28g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.
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Cobb Salad
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings (1-1/4 cups dressing)
From the Recipe Creator:
Made on the fly by Hollywood restaurateur Bob Cobb in 1937, the Cobb salad is a world-famous American dish. Here's a fresh take, with all the original appeal and an extra special presentation. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 575 calories, 52g fat (8g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 1171mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.
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Vol-au-Vent
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friends and I have been getting together for "ladies lunches" for years. These vol-au-vents are the perfect no-fuss fancy food; they look complicated, but are actually simple and fun to make. Whenever I think of good friends and good company, I think of these savory pastries. —Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 filled pastry: 669 calories, 45g fat (16g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein.
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Tortellini Caesar Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salad was served at a dear friend's baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Either way, the creamy dressing has plenty of garlic flavor and coats the pasta, romaine and croutons nicely. —Tammy Steenbock, Sembach Air Base, Germany
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without tomatoes): 237 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Barbecued Chicken Pizza
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pizza starts with a prepared bread shell and barbecue sauce, plus leftover cooked chicken. I simply assemble and bake. Often, I cut the pizza into small bite-size pieces and serve it as an appetizer at parties or potluck dinners.—Patricia Richardson, Verona, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 510 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1158mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.
