Love easy meals during the busy holiday season? This Chicken Bacon Skillet is a quick & delicious dinner and the perfect mealtime solution for your family. 

Cheesy Skillet with Bacon

With a few favorite products, I made yummy dinner that my whole family raved about– and you know that means it’s a keeper!

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THIS CHEESY CHICKEN AND BACON SKILLET:

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE THIS CHEESY CHICKEN AND BACON SKILLET:

1. Heat large skillet to medium heat.
2. Add bacon to skillet, cook for 5 minutes
3. Add chicken to skillet, continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to cook evenly.
4. Add cubed Velveeta, frozen vegetables, and diced tomatoes to skillet. Heat through, stirring to combine, for about 5 minutes. If needed, cover skillet to heat ingredients up quicker. 
5. Once chicken and bacon are cooked through and Velveeta is melted, top dish with shredded cheese and serve.

After I unpacked my groceries at home, I got going on making a cheesy chicken & bacon dish that I knew my family would love. Plus, it all cooks up in one skillet! Love those one-pan dishes. 

It’s packed with protein and veggies, but your kids will barely notice the broccoli when it’s covered in melted Velveeta. I promise! It’s a kid-friendly dinner that adults love, too. You can serve it with a side of pasta or a fresh salad. And it’s ready to go in less than 30 minutes!

HANDY TOOLS TO MAKE THIS SKILLET:

• perfect bacon skillet – nonstick, heavy duty
• flat wooden spoon – excellent for crumbling bacon in pan and scraping pan while cooking

Enjoy a simple dinner tonight with your family! Spend less time in the kitchen and more time catching up with each other. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you cook chicken and bacon together?

If the meats cook at the same temperature then it is fine to cook together.  If they require different temps to cook, then you should cook separately.

How do you cook bacon in an iron skillet?

Start with the pan cold, add the bacon and cook the bacon while the pan heats.  You will have perfectly crispy bacon each time!

How long does it take to cook bacon on a stove?

Bacon should take about 10 minutes. Cook on one side for about 5 minutes and then flip.

If your family loved this skillet, then you should definitely try this Cheesy Chicken Rotel Pasta!