Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2009

Really enjoyed this recipe. I didn't have cayenne so I added onion powder and paprika to the top. I also didn't have cream of cheddar soup so I used cream of chicken (healthy request = less salt) and I added almost a whole can of milk. It was really good and I will definitely make it again. It isn't as easy as some one dish recipes but it doesn't take too long either! Perfect week night meal!

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klove

Reviewed: Jul. 6, 2009

I added brown rice which turned this into a complete meal in one casserole. I pre-cooked the brown rice and made it into a bottom layer. My other changes were cutting the chicken into serving size portions for each family member then just laying 2-3 strips of that pre-cooked bacon over each one. I decided not to use bread crumbs cuz it seemed like there was enough going on in that pan already!! Came out delish. Even the leftovers were yummy.

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JAGNESS

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Williamsville, New York, USA

Living In: West Bloomfield, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2008

This was actually quite good for an everyday meal. I did not include the cayenne (it doesn't say where to use it, and I'm not a fan anyway. I used only three strips of bacon to reduce the fat, which still worked well flavor-wise. I also baked the chicken instead of sauteing it, as baking or poaching is the only way I can keep chicken from being too dry. The only other recommendations I would make is to heat the cheese soup separately, as the broil time is not sufficient to heat it, and to buy Trader Joe's frozen French green beans if you can. It makes it so much easier to make this as a "pantry" dish if you have frozen green beans, frozen chicken, and a couple cans of cheese soup on hand for a last minute-meal!

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sileas

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2008

I gotta say, I didn't love this recipe. It was just too much, but not enough flavor. I sauteed the chicken with garlic and pepper, which helped, but the cheddar cheese soup was just too bland. I think cream of mushroom would be better. Also, I don't think the breadcrumbs were all that necessary. They didn't add much to dish at all. The bacon was nice, but wasn't enough to help this recipe. Thanks, but I don't think I'll make this again.

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CookinBug

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Home Town: Ithaca, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 9, 2008

This was surprisingly good even though I made some changes (mistakes?). I didn't have cheddar cheese soup so I heated up some cream of mushroom in the same pan I used to brown the chicken and melted in some of the cheddar cheese. I also misread the recipe and layered the cheese, then the bread crumbs and bacon and baked at 400. The chicken was perfectly browned and crunchy. Initially, I only thought to make an OK dinner, but this turned out much, much better than expected.

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Gramma_Rox

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2008

I really loved the crispy cheese on top with bacon. I wasn't as big of a fan of the cheddar soup component. It needed more flavor and substance. This seems like good hearty country eats but not a recipe to return to that often.

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Rhiannon

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

I made some modifications as noted by other reviews. I used more liquid. I mixed the can of cheese soup with a can of cream of chicken. That turned out good. I also added more spices to the entire dish and the chicken before I fried it. My only suggestion to myself for next time would be to cook the beans less before baking in the oven, as these turned out a little mushy. Great recipe idea!

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PrncssLee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2008

I didn't like the Cheddar cheese soup. With all of the fresh ingredients that canned soup tasted canned and stale, definitely NOT the trick. The chicken and cheese and bacon were WONDERFUL together and this would have been MOST excellent with some Hollandaise sauce instead of the cheddar soup. Next time, green beans on the side, too!

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Edie

Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2007

I made this for my parents since my mom had surgery. I used the make ahead directions, but my dad would have liked the green beans less crunchy. I didn't use the soup and made my own cheese sauce (something like mother-in-law's cheese sauce from this site but used mozz shredded chz instead). Instead of the seasoning called for I used basil and garlic. I also used turkey bacon and seasoned the chicken as I was cooking it w/ garlic and basil.

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DawnT77

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Spring, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2007

Very tasty...However, next time (and there will be a next time!) I will add an extra can of soup and some milk so it is creamier. It was quite good tho!

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