Bacon Cheddar Chicken Fillet Melt Recipes

BACON & CHEDDAR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings., Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same pan, brown chicken in drippings over medium heat, 3-4 minutes per side. Brush with 1/3 cup barbecue sauce. Transfer to oven; bake 8 minutes., Spoon remaining sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese is melted and a thermometer reads 165°, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions.

BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN FILLET MELT

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
• Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove onion from skillet.
• Add chicken to skillet; cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until browned and no longer pink.
• Place toasted bread slices on cookie sheet; spread each slice with 1 teaspoon steak sauce. Top with chicken, bacon slices, onion and cheese.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

HARVEST BACON CHEDDAR MELT

Steps:

• TOP 1 bread slice with 1 cheese slice and apples; cover with remaining cheese and bread slices.
• SPREAD outside of sandwich with mayo.
• COOK in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.
• Substitute: Substitute fresh pear slices or other fresh fruit slices for the apples.

BACON CHEDDAR CHICKEN FINGERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Mix Bisquick mix, cheese, bacon, salt and paprika in 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag. Dip half the chicken strips into egg; place in bag of Bisquick mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat. Place chicken on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken. Drizzle butter over chicken.
• Bake 12 to 14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes with pancake turner, until no longer pink in center.
• Meanwhile, in separate small bowls, mix Sriracha Dipping Sauce and Bacon Ranch Dipping Sauce until each is well blended. Serve chicken fingers with dipping sauces.

SLOW-COOKER BACON-RANCH CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Place chicken breasts in single layer in slow cooker. In measuring cup, beat chicken broth and ranch seasoning with whisk. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 375° F. Place bacon on cookie sheet lined with cooking parchment paper. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Cool slightly before crumbling or slicing into bits.
• When chicken is done, carefully remove to cutting board, and shred using 2 forks. Place shredded chicken back into broth in slow cooker.
• Set oven control to broil. Butter each bun half, and place on cookie sheet, butter sides up. Broil with tops 6 inches from heat for a minute or two or until golden brown. Remove from oven, leaving broiler on, and set top buns aside. Pile some of the chicken onto each bottom bun; top with cheese, green onions and/or jalapeños, and place back under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling. Top with top buns, and serve warm.

CHEDDAR BACON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Dip both sides of chicken in teriyaki sauce; place on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 13-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Spread barbecue sauce over chicken; top with bacon and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BACON CHEESE MELT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to broil at 425°F.
• Heat a frying pan on the stove.
• Fry bacon strips until they are the desired doneness.
• Set aside bacon to cool and drain. place bread on a cookie sheet and broil for about 3 minutes until bread is lightly toasted.
• Turn bread slices over (use a tong) and sprinkle shredded cheese on top in a nice thick layer and broil for about 3 minutes until the cheese is nice and melted.
• Take the bread out of the oven and let cool for about 2 minutes.
• Next layer a slice of tomato, onion, pickle and lettuce on one side and place bacon on.
• You may want to add a little low fat mayo or mustard.
• Put together and enjoy!

BBQ CHICKEN & BACON MELT

Steps:

• Wrap the bacon around the chicken breast and put on a tray in the oven (190 degrees) until chicken is cooked. (Around 20-30 mins)
• When cooked transfer into a small, deep dish - a bowl will do. Squirt the BBQ sauce all over the chicken then top with loads of grated cheese!!
• Put back into the oven for 5 mins or untill cheese is melted and the bbq sauce is hot!
• Eat and enjoy, goes well with potatoe wedges and brocolli!!