Here’s a rich, comforting, and crowd-pleasing recipe for Cheese Bacon Stuffed Smothered Chicken Casserole — juicy chicken stuffed with cheese, topped with crispy bacon, and baked in a creamy sauce.
🧀🥓 Cheese Bacon Stuffed Smothered Chicken Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Chicken
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
For the Stuffing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
For the Topping
- 6–8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast (don’t cut all the way through).
- Season chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
- Mix cheddar, cream cheese, and green onions until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
3️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and onion powder until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble the Casserole
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place stuffed chicken breasts in the dish.
- Pour the cream sauce evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the chicken.
- Top with shredded mozzarella.
5️⃣ Bake
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and cheese is bubbly and golden.
6️⃣ Rest & Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra green onions or parsley if desired.
✨ Tips
- Extra flavor: Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
- Low-carb option: Serve over cauliflower mash instead of rice or pasta.
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
If you’d like, I can also give you a one-pan skillet version that’s faster and even creamier.
