Cheesy Chicken Bacon Tacos Recipes

EASY BACON CHICKEN TACOS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as necessary until fat has rendered and bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and set aside for later. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
• Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Add oil to hot pot. Add chicken to the skillet with bacon fat and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is well browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Turn heat to low then transfer chicken to a cutting board and cut into small pieces. (It may not be fully cooked).
• Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and garlic to the pan. Cook, while stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the chopped chicken back to the pan. Pour stock over chicken then use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook until stock has thickened and coated the chicken. Stir in lime juice.
• Serve chicken next to warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings. Don't forget to crumble the bacon from earlier and add to the tops of the tacos.

CHEESY BAKED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F and spray two 9x13 baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• To a large skillet, add butter and olive oil and heat over MED HIGH heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, for 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked. Drain in a colander and return to skillet.
• Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook an additional 5 minutes until onions are tender. Add taco seasoning and cook another 30 seconds or so, stirring to combine everything well.
• Remove skillet from heat then add canned tomatoes, green chilis and black beans.
• Place 10 taco shells in each prepared baking dish. Spread approximately 2 Tbsp refried beans on the inside of each taco shell. Top refried beans with approximately ½ cup of the prepared taco meat mixture, then add about ¼ cup shredded cheese on top of each taco.
• Place casserole dishes side by side on the same rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until cheese is melted, tacos are heated through and shells are crisp and starting to get golden brown.
• Top with desired toppings and enjoy!

CHEESY CHICKEN-BACON TACOS

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add chicken to reserved drippings; stir to evenly coat chicken with drippings. Spread chicken to evenly cover bottom of skillet; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook 2 min. (Do not stir.)
• Stir in peppers and onions; cook 3 to 4 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add cheese and bacon; stir until cheese is melted.
• Spoon chicken mixture down centers of tortillas; top with sauce. Roll up.

ONE-POT CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; cook in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
• Add shallot and garlic to drippings and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in water and milk; use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in pasta and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 minutes.
• Return chicken to the Dutch oven and add broccoli. Cook until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream to combine. Crumble cooked bacon over the top and serve hot.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND BACON NO-BOIL PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread spaghetti evenly in dish; set aside.
• Sprinkle salt over chicken. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned. Add broth and cream cheese. Reduce heat to medium; heat to simmering. Stir constantly 1 to 2 minutes, breaking up cream cheese pieces, until combined. Mixture may appear grainy but will become smooth during baking.
• Pour chicken mixture over pasta in dish; stir. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until noodles are soft and inside of chicken is no longer pink. Stir mixture.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix bacon, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over baked pasta mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until bread crumbs are golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook chicken or turkey over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink.
• Stir in taco sauce.
• Continue cooking until mixture just starts to boil.
• Add cheese.
• Remove from heat and stir just until cheese is melted.
• Meanwhile, warm taco shells according to package directions.
• Spoon into taco shells and serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, black olives or any other taco fixings your family enjoys.

CHEESY CHICKEN TEN MINUTE TACOS

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until brown on both sides. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• While chicken is cooking, heat shells and assemble toppings. Divide chicken mixture among shells; add shredded cheese, cheese 'n salsa dip, and additional desired fresh toppings.

CHEESY CHICKEN ROLLED TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• In a bowl, add the paprika, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and mix to combine.
• Place the chicken breasts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Drizzle with olive oil, pour half of the seasoning over the chicken and spread on both sides of the chicken. Save the remaining seasoning for later.
• Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
• Shred cooked chicken.
• Add cream cheese, cheese blend, and remaining seasoning. Mix well.
• Place a couple of scoops of the chicken mixture across the bottom third of a flour tortilla.
• Roll up tightly and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for another 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• Enjoy!

BACON CHEESY CHICKEN (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Place olive oil in the bottom of a slow cooker. Put chicken on top.
• Whisk together dressing and teriyaki sauce; pour over and around chicken.
• Crumble the bacon over the chicken.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, depending on how thick your chicken is.

BACON-CHEESE TOPPED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and lemon juice. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in remaining oil on all sides. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Spoon reserved marinade over chicken. Top with cheeses and mushrooms. Place bacon strips in a crisscross pattern over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Sprinkle with parsley.

CHEESY BACON-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil, then sprinkle 3 pinches bread crumbs across the bottom.
• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
• Filet chicken breasts 90% of the way through and open like a hot dog bun. Spread 2 tablespoons chopped Parmesan cheese on one side of each breast. Top each with a bacon slice and 1 1/2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan.
• Close the breasts. Dip in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining shredded Cheddar over top.
• Cook in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).