Man oh Man, am I excited to bring you guys this recipe. If any of you reading this have been following my Instagram for awhile, or if you know me in real life, you know how much I love to load things up with bacon, cheese, and green onions!
It’s become an obsession of some sort… a delicious obsession that I am totally okay with!
This three-way combination is probably the BEST combo of all time.
Okay, Peanut butter & Jelly, Fall & Pumpkin Spice, Macaroni & Cheese… those are all amazing combinations also.
But I’m telling you- Green Onions, Bacon, and Cheese are everything. It’s been awhile since I came up with another bubble up creation. I just love those little biscuits, their bubble-up-ness, and their destiny to transform into so many different lightened-up creations!
This happy accident of a bubble up bake happened because I had some shredded up chicken that needed to be used up, and a can of biscuits that were about to expire, so I knew I wanted to do something with those two items. I wasn’t sure what exactly, so I just started grabbing some stuff. I was thinking out loud to myself about how much I just wanted a loaded baked potato. Then I was like “hmm…BUBBLE UP + LOADED BAKED POTATO TOPPINGS!!” I could hardly wait for this concoction to get out of the oven.
Truth be told, I ate it straight out of the pan with a fork and said MMM about 52 times. I finally decided to share some with Miss Pepper, who was dancing around my heels at the time. She doesn’t actually talk yet, but this is how I know she likes what she smells, and approves of what she’s just eaten. You can see her eyes light up, and then she starts making lots of excited noises and smacking her lips… this means she likes it! This means I have to share with her. I have only seen her this excited about one other thing that I have made: Biscuits & Gravy Bake. You know what that means, y’all, and if you don’t, go make that bake as soon as you possibly can!
I didn’t even let Eric have any of the first pan.
I actually hid it in the fridge from him. Shh, don’t tell him. It’s fine. I still fed him.. I think.
Let’s start off by throwing some shredded chicken, green onions, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and ranch seasoning mix into a bowl. (Daily Dose Tip: I always have shredded chicken either in the fridge ready to go or divided into baggies in the freezer. Here’s how I prep a bunch of shredded chicken to have on hand every few weeks!)
Mix it all up and Set aside.
Now grab some more green onions (feel free to use a little less if you don’t have a small obsession like I clearly do), shredded cheddar, and real bacon bits (or crumbled bacon strips if you wanna fry some up and make your own! I didn’t have any bacon on hand the first time I made it, so I stuck with the bits.)
Now mix this heavenly combination all up and set this aside too.
Now grab a 9×13 baking dish. Lightly spray it with some cooking spray, and then spread your cut up biscuit pieces onto the bottom of the dish.
Spread the chicken mixture evenly on top.
Pop into a preheated 350 degree oven, and heat uncovered for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes take it out of the oven, and here’s the best part: Top with this heavenly mixture!
Look at that. 🙂 Put it back into the oven for about 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes.
Close up. I apologize for nothing.
Eat up! I hope you enjoy!
Peace, Love, and BaconCheddarOnions.
Star
Loaded Up Chicken Bake
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded/chopped chicken cooked
- One 7.5 oz can buttermilk biscuits cut into small pieces (Pillsbury makes them in a four pack, 10 biscuits in a can)
- One 10 1/2 oz can 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
- 1 TBS ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix I use Hidden Valley
- 4 stalks green onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Real Bacon Bits
- 3/4 cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, Add chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, dry ranch seasoning mix, and 1/2 of the green onions. Mix until combined well.
- 3. In a small bowl combine bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and the other 1/2 of the green onions. Set aside for now.
- 4. Now grab your lightly spray 9x13 baking dish and spread the biscuit pieces evenly throughout the pan.
- 5. Spread your chicken evenly on top of that.
- 6. Place in the oven and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- 7. Remove from oven and top with cheddar, green onion, and bacon mix.
- 8. Place back into the oven for another 15 minutes, uncovered.
- 9. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Slice into 6 servings.
- 10. Last but not least, dig in and enjoy!!
Recipe Notes
Serving Size: 1/6 of the pan
6 Freestyle Smart Points (calculated with Weight Watchers Recipe Builder)
8 Smart Points (calculated with Weight Watchers Recipe Builder)
8 Points Plus (calculated with My Score Plus)
315 Calories 10g fat, 25 carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugar, 28g protein (calculated with My Fitness Pal)
Note: I've had a few people say that this recipe is too salty for their taste. I reduced the ranch dressing seasoning mix to one tablespoon. If you've been enjoying the recipe the way I had it written before please continue to use the 1 oz packet of ranch dressing seasoning mix.
I think I may have a foodie rush right now
I think I may have a foodie rush right now
I love how pretty the topping on this is! The cheese, bacon, and green onion look so pretty. It makes me excited for fall for some reason!
I love how pretty the topping on this is! The cheese, bacon, and green onion look so pretty. It makes me excited for fall for some reason!
Hi Star, thank you for this recipe. I made it but it was way too salty for us. I used reduced sodium bacon bits so I’m thinking it was the Hidden Valley dressing mix that made it salty. Is 3 tablespoons correct? That was about the whole packet of mix. Have you ever made it without the mix? How do you think Ranch bottled dressing would work in the recipe? Thanks!
You could definitely omit the ranch dressing packet, that would more than likely reduce the salt! You could drizzle some bottled ranch on instead after it was done baking if you still wanted the ranch taste! I’m guilty of having a salty tooth! So I apologize for that!
Hi Star, thank you for this recipe. I made it but it was way too salty for us. I used reduced sodium bacon bits so I’m thinking it was the Hidden Valley dressing mix that made it salty. Is 3 tablespoons correct? That was about the whole packet of mix. Have you ever made it without the mix? How do you think Ranch bottled dressing would work in the recipe? Thanks!
You could definitely omit the ranch dressing packet, that would more than likely reduce the salt! You could drizzle some bottled ranch on instead after it was done baking if you still wanted the ranch taste! I’m guilty of having a salty tooth! So I apologize for that!
Pinterest won’t let me pin your recipes–says it could lead to spam.
But I have no spam pop up when using your blog?
Hi! I am so sorry. I am trying to get this worked out. It happens from time to time with newer blogs and pinterest. It should be fixed soon! I promise you there’s no spam content!
Pinterest won’t let me pin your recipes–says it could lead to spam.
But I have no spam pop up when using your blog?
Hi! I am so sorry. I am trying to get this worked out. It happens from time to time with newer blogs and pinterest. It should be fixed soon! I promise you there’s no spam content!
I’m not able to do this tech stuff at all.
I get the primary students at school to help me.
I hope I didn’t worry you—-I just thought you should know.
I do enjoy your blog and recipes!
Thank you for the response.
Thank you! It worried me a little, mostly because Pinterest is such a important role for newer bloggers to spread their recipes! but it’s okay, it’s ALL fixed now!!
I’m not able to do this tech stuff at all.
I get the primary students at school to help me.
I hope I didn’t worry you—-I just thought you should know.
I do enjoy your blog and recipes!
Thank you for the response.
Thank you! It worried me a little, mostly because Pinterest is such a important role for newer bloggers to spread their recipes! but it’s okay, it’s ALL fixed now!!
Another great recipe!!! I loved it!!! Thanks!!!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed!
Another great recipe!!! I loved it!!! Thanks!!!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed!
My all time favorite. Of anything. Ever. #nomnom
Haha!! I am honored that this is your all time favorite of anything ever! Thanks so much girl. We actually had this for dinner a couple nights ago, I always forget how delicious and simple it is!
My all time favorite. Of anything. Ever. #nomnom
Haha!! I am honored that this is your all time favorite of anything ever! Thanks so much girl. We actually had this for dinner a couple nights ago, I always forget how delicious and simple it is!
I made this tonight and my husband and I loved it!!! Will definitely make this again!
I am so happy you and your husband enjoyed it! Thank you!
I made this tonight and my husband and I loved it!!! Will definitely make this again!
I am so happy you and your husband enjoyed it! Thank you!
I used the big Pyrex pan when I made this tonight. I had a serving, as did my husband. My 17 year old son finished it off! Needless to say, he loved it! So good! I love your recipes! They keep me happy helping me stay within my WW Smart Points but also keep the family happy! Thanks so much!
I’m so happy! This is my main goal. I love food and I love cooking, but as a busy mom I can’t stand making separate meals for everyone to eat. 95% of my recipes must be approved by a tiny tot and a hungry man and of course me. I love comforting meals that I don’t have to feel any guilt about!
I used the big Pyrex pan when I made this tonight. I had a serving, as did my husband. My 17 year old son finished it off! Needless to say, he loved it! So good! I love your recipes! They keep me happy helping me stay within my WW Smart Points but also keep the family happy! Thanks so much!
I’m so happy! This is my main goal. I love food and I love cooking, but as a busy mom I can’t stand making separate meals for everyone to eat. 95% of my recipes must be approved by a tiny tot and a hungry man and of course me. I love comforting meals that I don’t have to feel any guilt about!
Can you freeze the left overs ?
Yes! The only way I have done it though is to wrap each serving individually in plastic wrap and then place into a freezer bag.
Can you freeze the left overs ?
Yes! The only way I have done it though is to wrap each serving individually in plastic wrap and then place into a freezer bag.
Made the Loaded Chicken Bubble up and it was a big hit! Then I tried meatbal sub bubbleup…they loved it even more.
Yay!! I love both, but the meatball sub one definitely holds a large trophy in my heart! so happy y’all enjoyed
Made the Loaded Chicken Bubble up and it was a big hit! Then I tried meatbal sub bubbleup…they loved it even more.
Yay!! I love both, but the meatball sub one definitely holds a large trophy in my heart! so happy y’all enjoyed
Hi. I really had trouble with this. Mine just didn’t fit the pan right. Didn’t feel like enough food for such a big pan- but then i see how the bread expands.. so i did this terrible thing where it started in the pan you recommend, moved to smaller ones, then was too small and moved back to bigger. ugh! what a kitchen fail. and it was too salty for me. But it had enough potential that I am going to try it again in the size pan you recommend and with less ranch mix. lol.. oh well they don’t always work on the first try!
I’m really sorry you had so much trouble with it, yes the biscuits expand quite a bit. I hope you like it if you decide to try it again and Yes, add a bit less or completely omit the ranch for the salty flavor. (You could always drizzle a bit of ranch on top after it is done cooking)
Hi. I really had trouble with this. Mine just didn’t fit the pan right. Didn’t feel like enough food for such a big pan- but then i see how the bread expands.. so i did this terrible thing where it started in the pan you recommend, moved to smaller ones, then was too small and moved back to bigger. ugh! what a kitchen fail. and it was too salty for me. But it had enough potential that I am going to try it again in the size pan you recommend and with less ranch mix. lol.. oh well they don’t always work on the first try!
I’m really sorry you had so much trouble with it, yes the biscuits expand quite a bit. I hope you like it if you decide to try it again and Yes, add a bit less or completely omit the ranch for the salty flavor. (You could always drizzle a bit of ranch on top after it is done cooking)
Made this tonight and my whole family said it was a keeper! Thank you so much!
So happy you and the family enjoyed it! You’re welcome!
Made this tonight and my whole family said it was a keeper! Thank you so much!
So happy you and the family enjoyed it! You’re welcome!
How would this do in the freezer? My sister just had a baby and I figured this would be a good meal to bring her. If it doesn’t freeze well though I’ll brainstorm something else. Let me know if you have any ideas on how to make it freezer friendly
People freeze this and have had great results!
How would this do in the freezer? My sister just had a baby and I figured this would be a good meal to bring her. If it doesn’t freeze well though I’ll brainstorm something else. Let me know if you have any ideas on how to make it freezer friendly
People freeze this and have had great results!
I had high hopes for this dish – WAY too salty. I agree with Star’s comment above to make it without the ranch seasoning and drizzle ranch over the top once it’s done baking as an alternative if you don’t have a high salt tolerance. 🙂
Sorry for that! I do admit I have a bit of a salty tooth rather than a sweet tooth. If you make it again, omit the ranch dressing or even cut back on the cheese or bacon because they all have that salty factor.
I had high hopes for this dish – WAY too salty. I agree with Star’s comment above to make it without the ranch seasoning and drizzle ranch over the top once it’s done baking as an alternative if you don’t have a high salt tolerance. 🙂
Sorry for that! I do admit I have a bit of a salty tooth rather than a sweet tooth. If you make it again, omit the ranch dressing or even cut back on the cheese or bacon because they all have that salty factor.
This is one of my family’s all time favorite dishes! We have it several time a month! I love that all of the ingredients I usually have in stock, so I don’t have to make a special trip to the store. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!!
You’re so welcome. I’m so happy you and your family enjoy! This is a favorite of ours and Pepper can never get enough when I make it!
This is one of my family’s all time favorite dishes! We have it several time a month! I love that all of the ingredients I usually have in stock, so I don’t have to make a special trip to the store. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!!
You’re so welcome. I’m so happy you and your family enjoy! This is a favorite of ours and Pepper can never get enough when I make it!
Thank you for sharing. Do you think the recipe would work to make muffins?
Thank you for sharing. Do you think the recipe would work to make muffins?
Made this for my family last night, it was a huge hit for everyone!! Even my picky 4 year old. Love finding WW friendly recipes for me, that the rest of family enjoys as well. Highly recommend! 🙂
Made this for my family last night, it was a huge hit for everyone!! Even my picky 4 year old. Love finding WW friendly recipes for me, that the rest of family enjoys as well. Highly recommend! 🙂
Can you clarify- is it 1 (one) 7.5 oz can of biscuits or 17.5 can of biscuits?
Hi! It is one 7.5 oz can of biscuits
Can you clarify- is it 1 (one) 7.5 oz can of biscuits or 17.5 can of biscuits?
Hi! It is one 7.5 oz can of biscuits
Oh my word!!! Serious comfort food – amazing recipe Star! This one is staying in my recipe box for sure!
Yea! So happy you hear you loved it so much. This is a FAVORITE in our home too!!
Oh my word!!! Serious comfort food – amazing recipe Star! This one is staying in my recipe box for sure!
Yea! So happy you hear you loved it so much. This is a FAVORITE in our home too!!
Hi Star! I made this tonight and it was delicious. One question…are you suppose to bake the biscuits a bit before putting chicken mixture on? Mine didn’t expand or bake quite as I expected. Thanks!
Hey there Carol! I’m so sorry they didn’t bake up nicely for ya. You don’t bake them before topping them off with the mixture. I wonder why that happened. Sometimes ovens are just a smidgen off. Maybe next time try baking for an extra 5 minutes! Hope that helps, I am so happy you enjoyed despite the biscuits not being up to par!
Thanks for your reply, Star! Guess I was in too much of a hurry to eat. I’ll add some extra time next time I make it.
Hi Star! I made this tonight and it was delicious. One question…are you suppose to bake the biscuits a bit before putting chicken mixture on? Mine didn’t expand or bake quite as I expected. Thanks!
Hey there Carol! I’m so sorry they didn’t bake up nicely for ya. You don’t bake them before topping them off with the mixture. I wonder why that happened. Sometimes ovens are just a smidgen off. Maybe next time try baking for an extra 5 minutes! Hope that helps, I am so happy you enjoyed despite the biscuits not being up to par!
Thanks for your reply, Star! Guess I was in too much of a hurry to eat. I’ll add some extra time next time I make it.
Have you thought about making a BBQ chicken bubble up? Like the pizza! This is so good and I think some sort of BBQ version would be amazing as well!
I have actually… and completely forgot about it! ha! The list of recipes I want to test out and re-do is never ending. I will try to move that up on the list asap! Thank you! It sounds so good right now, I wish I had some in my fridge! I’m so happy you enjoy this one!
Have you thought about making a BBQ chicken bubble up? Like the pizza! This is so good and I think some sort of BBQ version would be amazing as well!
I have actually… and completely forgot about it! ha! The list of recipes I want to test out and re-do is never ending. I will try to move that up on the list asap! Thank you! It sounds so good right now, I wish I had some in my fridge! I’m so happy you enjoy this one!
I am so excited that I have found your recipes. We have tried a couple of them and absolutely love them!! I was able to get this recipe down to 6 points by using Kraft fat free shredded cheese and by making my own ranch seasoning mix.
I am so excited that I have found your recipes. We have tried a couple of them and absolutely love them!! I was able to get this recipe down to 6 points by using Kraft fat free shredded cheese and by making my own ranch seasoning mix.
Hello!! Have you calculated the freestyle points yet? this is one of my favorite recipes. I guess I could do it too, not sure if you’ve updated your website yet for freestyle! Im loving it so far 🙂
Hi there! I am working on updating the recipes. There’s a good handful and half updated, but not all of’m are just yet! I hope to have them all done by New Years! (The holiday season is slowing me down!) I’m so happy you love this one though, so do i!
Hello!! Have you calculated the freestyle points yet? this is one of my favorite recipes. I guess I could do it too, not sure if you’ve updated your website yet for freestyle! Im loving it so far 🙂
Hi there! I am working on updating the recipes. There’s a good handful and half updated, but not all of’m are just yet! I hope to have them all done by New Years! (The holiday season is slowing me down!) I’m so happy you love this one though, so do i!
I don’t see the chicken broth listed in the ingredient list. I improvised with the amount. It was delicious!
I don’t see the chicken broth listed in the ingredient list. I improvised with the amount. It was delicious!
Points wise, on ww freestyle it’s being listed as 8 sp, did I input something wrong?
Points wise, on ww freestyle it’s being listed as 8 sp, did I input something wrong?
Hi! Do you know if this freezes well? I would like to portion it out and freeze in serving sizes so I can take for lunch. Thanks!
Hi! Do you know if this freezes well? I would like to portion it out and freeze in serving sizes so I can take for lunch. Thanks!
Wondering the amount of chicken broth? It’s not listed in the ingredient list but is on the directions list. Meal planning for the week and would love this to be on our list 🙂
Hi there! I fixed it. Sorry bout that! No chicken broth needed.
Wondering the amount of chicken broth? It’s not listed in the ingredient list but is on the directions list. Meal planning for the week and would love this to be on our list 🙂
Hi there! I fixed it. Sorry bout that! No chicken broth needed.
Hi Star.
I’m making your recipe right now for supper. I’ve made it many times before but for some reason I swear there’s supposed to be chicken broth included in the ingredients?? I could be wrong. Just don’t want to mess it up. My family loves this one. Thanks
Hi there! I removed the chicken broth from the list of ingredients because it’s truly not needed and it also cuts down on the salt. I’ve made it couple times without now and it’s still perfect!
Hi Star.
I’m making your recipe right now for supper. I’ve made it many times before but for some reason I swear there’s supposed to be chicken broth included in the ingredients?? I could be wrong. Just don’t want to mess it up. My family loves this one. Thanks
Hi there! I removed the chicken broth from the list of ingredients because it’s truly not needed and it also cuts down on the salt. I’ve made it couple times without now and it’s still perfect!
Hi! In your instructions on step 2 you say to add chicken broth, but it is not listed in the ingredient list. Do you add that and how much?
Thanks!
I wondered the same?
Hi! In your instructions on step 2 you say to add chicken broth, but it is not listed in the ingredient list. Do you add that and how much?
Thanks!
I wondered the same?
Hi! I was also wondering on the chicken broth?
Hi there, I just removed it from the ingredients because it wasn’t needed. I removed it from the instructions just now. Sorry bout that!
Hi! I was also wondering on the chicken broth?
Hi there, I just removed it from the ingredients because it wasn’t needed. I removed it from the instructions just now. Sorry bout that!
I need help. I put this in the WW recipe builder and it says it’s 11 freestyle points for 1/6 of a serving! What am I doing wrong??! I love this recipe by the way, I make it at least twice a month 🙂
I’m so happy you enjoy it! Are you inputing the correct biscuits? If you’re inputing regular biscuits the points will be higher. So happy you love it!
I need help. I put this in the WW recipe builder and it says it’s 11 freestyle points for 1/6 of a serving! What am I doing wrong??! I love this recipe by the way, I make it at least twice a month 🙂
I’m so happy you enjoy it! Are you inputing the correct biscuits? If you’re inputing regular biscuits the points will be higher. So happy you love it!
Hi there! Going to try this recipe tonight but I can’t find those biscuits in any stores near me. Would doing the same amount in ounces of the buttermilk grands or grands juniors work the same?
Hi there! Going to try this recipe tonight but I can’t find those biscuits in any stores near me. Would doing the same amount in ounces of the buttermilk grands or grands juniors work the same?
YUMMO!!! Becoming a regular go-to meal in our home!
YUMMO!!! Becoming a regular go-to meal in our home!
This looks amazing!! Green onion cheese and ham Is great too!! Find me on IG @Amanda’s__ww_lifestyle
This looks amazing!! Green onion cheese and ham Is great too!! Find me on IG @Amanda’s__ww_lifestyle
If I were planning to freeze this, would I bake completely according to directions and then freeze. Or just prepare, leave uncooked and freeze, then cook when ready?
I’ve seen people freeze it and they make it, bake it, and then freeze it and say that it comes out perfect. I personally haven’t frozen it so I can’t be sure. Be sure to let it completely cool before freezing. I hope you enjoy!
If I were planning to freeze this, would I bake completely according to directions and then freeze. Or just prepare, leave uncooked and freeze, then cook when ready?
I’ve seen people freeze it and they make it, bake it, and then freeze it and say that it comes out perfect. I personally haven’t frozen it so I can’t be sure. Be sure to let it completely cool before freezing. I hope you enjoy!
Your bubble up bake recipes are my favorite things of all time. My boyfriend and family literally could not believe that the points/calories were so low for such a great portion size! Super quick and easy to make during the week. Thank you!!
Your bubble up bake recipes are my favorite things of all time. My boyfriend and family literally could not believe that the points/calories were so low for such a great portion size! Super quick and easy to make during the week. Thank you!!
Hi! I input this into my recipe builder and It came out as 9 smart points. I was wondering if you possibly knew why? Or how yours was 6? The pillsbury crescents came out to 32 points for 8, the cheese came out to 8, real bacon bits 5, and the Campbells reduced 98% fat free soup was 6. Curious what I did wrong. Thank you!! 🙂
Hi Kayla- I don’t use pillsbury crescent rolls that could be where your problem lies. Sorry if there was any confusion! I hope you loved it!
Hi! I input this into my recipe builder and It came out as 9 smart points. I was wondering if you possibly knew why? Or how yours was 6? The pillsbury crescents came out to 32 points for 8, the cheese came out to 8, real bacon bits 5, and the Campbells reduced 98% fat free soup was 6. Curious what I did wrong. Thank you!! 🙂
Hi Kayla- I don’t use pillsbury crescent rolls that could be where your problem lies. Sorry if there was any confusion! I hope you loved it!
Could I use a different kind of biscuit? I cant find the buttermilk anywhere.
For sure!
Hi, Star. I’m planning to make this recipe this week for meal prep. Question: I’ve seen other bubble recipes with the biscuits on top so they brown a little. Have you ever tried this and is there any reason you would not recommend this method?
Hi there, either method works well, I just do it on the bottom so it’s easier to cut into pieces.
Hi Star, thank you for all the yummy recipes! I cook ALL of your recipes, I’m a big fan! I was wondering, have you tried this with NFGY in place of the nonfat sour cream? I was thinking about trying that to skim on a point or 2. Do you think it would turn out ok, or have you tried that?
Thanks,
Amber
Hi Amber! I actually haven’t personally tried it that way, but I’ve seen a number of people do it and they loved it and said they couldn’t taste a difference. I think it should be just fine! Hope you love it
This was ah-maze-ing. So yummy and super easy. My boyfriend and I loved this dish. Thanks so much for the yummy recipes!
Prepped this for tomorrow’s night dinner, can’t wait to try it! BUT my handy helper in the kitchen (husband) forgot to cook the diced chicken before mixing it all together…any recommendations on how long to cook before adding the topping? Thank You!