Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2004

This recipe was not what I had expected after cooking it. First, the prep work was great and easy. After 2 hours of cooking in the oven EXACTLY as the directions had explained, the sauce turned out disgusting. The grease and oil from the bacon and chipped beef, I guess, had mixed with the sauce, creating an oily unedible concoction. The bacon did not fully cook so I ended up taking it off the chicken all together. I didn't even dare serve this to guests let alone my parents. Unfortunately, my husband had to eat it, but I served the chicken by itself, which, turned out fabulous. The chicken had a wonderful bacon taste and was so juicy and tender. As far as the rest of the dish, disgusting and way too salty. I followed the directions to a "T" so I am not sure why mine turned out so gross. I will never make this again. It definitely did not match it's title "Elegant Chicken." There was nothing elegant about it.

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REDAMOURXV

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2004

Holy sodium intake!!! Although this recipe sounded good, and it was extremely easy to prepare, it was probably the saltiest dish I've ever made. My fiance commented that he "felt like a deer at a salt-lick block". I agreed, and we went out to eat instead. In case you're not paying attention to my review, I'll say it aloud: WILL NOT BE MAKING THIS RECIPE AGAIN. EVER.

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chow doctor

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2004

Fantastic Recipe. I used 2 cans of the soup and a large container of sour cream, baked the bacon a bit first, then wrapped the chicken. Wonderful, and so flavorful!!

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VictoriaArt

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Independence, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2004

This is inexpensive, easy and most delicious. I will be using this recipe next Sunday for our church lunch. The only thing I would do different is add more sour cream and mushroom soup - it was just sooo good. And cook the bacon a little before you put it in the oven :-) YUMMY

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TJOHNSON2

Reviewed: May 21, 2004

This is a super easy chicken dish that is perfect for dinner any night. The salty chipped beef and bacon helped accent the chicken flavor really well. It is a great way to dress up baked chicken. The sauce goes very well over noodles or rice too!

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ATOMICLUSH

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2004

Had this for a dinner party last night. It was very good adn got rave reviews. I agree it tasted even better the next day! I think I might have microwaved the bacon for a few minutes to get the cooking started before wrapping it around the chicken, as it was nearly raw in some places. However, I do credit the bacon for keeping the chicken so moist and adding a delicious flavor to it, so I think the bacon is necessary. Loved the sauce-many asked for the recipe! Cooking time for the chicken was just right.

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KATHLEEN64

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2004

WOW! This was really, really, really good! My husband loved it. I made it just as the recipe says and I've never had more tender chicken. It was great and the gravy was perfect.

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LEXI70

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Mansfield, Ohio, USA

Living In: Shelby, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2004

This was pretty good, the sauce was amazing, and it was even better the next day. I did not use chipped beef, just left it out and that might help with the saltiness. I also cooked it at 400 for about an hour instead of 275. It was fine but I couldn't get the bacon to crisp up. Great tast, though, I will make again but next time will try the lower temp for 2 hours and hopefully it will help with the bacon.

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AMIE1113

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2004

This was a very tastey dish Kathy! I used jarred dried beef, two cans of Golden mushroom soup, low fat sour cream and because I didn't want all the fat from the bacon, I cooked it first and then just crumbled over the top of the chicken. Delish!

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LINDA MCLEAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2003

I made this recipe for 24 people ... and everyone LOVED it! One 21 year old demanded a copy of the recipe and said it was her new favorite. What a great hit!

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