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Succulent cubes of white meat chicken in a pale-yellow sauce topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese. (Mississippi Mud Chicken)

Mississippi Mud Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy Bacon and Cheddar Bake

This Mississippi Mud Chicken features succulent cubed chicken drenched in a thick, pale-yellow sauce, topped with bubbling sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh scallions for the ultimate Southern-inspired comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mississippi Mud Chicken Components
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breast Cubed into bite-sized pieces (900g)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For searing (30ml)
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup 1 can (298g)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (240ml)
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix (28g)
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded (200g)
  • 8 slices Bacon Cooked crispy and crumbled (225g)
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions Sliced (50g)

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 White Ceramic Casserole Dish Essential for the classic presentation.
  • 1 Large Skillet For searing chicken and frying bacon.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl To combine the sauce ingredients.

Method
 

Prep and Sear
  1. Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until dark red-brown and crispy. Crumble and set aside.
  2. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on the outside. Place in white ceramic dish.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Whisk soup, sour cream, and ranch mix until a thick, pale-yellow sauce forms. Pour over chicken.
  2. Top with sharp cheddar cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbling.
  3. Top with crumbled bacon and fresh scallions before serving.

Notes

Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before serving to let the sauce set.
Always use freshly grated cheddar for the best melt and oily sheen.