Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, add chicken breasts and enchilada sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165° F).
• Using two forks, shred chicken; refrigerate to cool.
• Just before serving, in 6-quart trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer as follows: Gently transfer chicken mixture to bowl, being careful to keep sides of bowl clean. Top with romaine lettuce, then Chex™ mix, then cheese, bacon and finally green onions.
• Drizzle dressing on top, or place in bowl on side for people to take what they want.

Steps:

• Heat chicken according to package directions. Cool slightly; coarsely chop chicken., For dressing, place cheese, vinegar, water and pepper in a small food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomatoes and bacon. Serve with dressing.