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Cheesy Chicken & Bacon Toasts

Prep 10 min Cook 12 min Difficulty 2/5

Easy cheesy chicken & bacon toasts: ready in 22 mins. Simple ingredients, great for quick lunches or snacks.

Why this recipe works

These Cheesy Chicken & Bacon Toasts are an easy open-faced sandwich that’s great for quick lunches, snacks, or light dinners. They suit home cooks who want a fast, tasty use for leftover cooked chicken. The recipe requires simple pantry ingredients and finishes under 25 minutes.

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Key takeaways

Ready in about 22 minutes using cooked chicken.
Assemble ahead and bake when needed.
Broil briefly for extra golden top.

Recipe guide

These Cheesy Chicken & Bacon Toasts are an easy open-faced sandwich that’s great for quick lunches, snacks, or light dinners. They suit home cooks who want a fast, tasty use for leftover cooked chicken. The recipe requires simple pantry ingredients and finishes under 25 minutes.

A quick, cheesy open-faced toast that uses cooked chicken for fast prep.

  • Ready in about 22 minutes using cooked chicken.
  • Assemble ahead and bake when needed.
  • Broil briefly for extra golden top.

Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 4): 2 tbsp butter, 1 small onion, 100 g cheddar (grated), 6 slices bread, 4 strips bacon, 200 g cooked chicken, salt and pepper. Note: quantities in the original list were duplicated; use the amounts above.

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or heat a grill/toaster oven. Thinly slice the onion. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until soft. Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble. Shred or chop cooked chicken and grate cheese. Mix chicken, bacon, sautéed onion and two-thirds of the cheese; season. Butter one side of each bread slice and place buttered side down. Top with the chicken mixture and sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and edges are golden. Let cool briefly before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes while watching closely. Add chopped herbs (parsley or chives) or a pinch of smoked paprika to the mix. To make smaller bites, cut finished toasts into halves or fingers.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 100 g cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bread
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 200 g cooked chicken

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or heat a grill/toaster oven.
  2. Thinly slice the onion.
  3. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
  4. Cook bacon in a separate pan until crisp, then drain on paper towels and crumble or chop.
  5. Shred or roughly chop the cooked chicken.
  6. Grate the cheddar cheese.
  7. Mix shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, and about two-thirds of the cheese in a bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Spread the remaining butter on one side of each bread slice and place buttered side down on a baking sheet.
  9. Top each bread slice with the chicken mixture and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  10. Bake or grill until the cheese is melted and the edges of the bread are golden, about 8–10 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

FAQs

How long will leftovers keep and how do I reheat? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 180°C (350°F) oven for 6–8 minutes or in a toaster oven until warmed through.
What are good substitutions for bacon or cheddar? Use mozzarella or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack for milder melt; turkey bacon or cooked ham work if you want less pork.
Can I assemble these ahead of time? Yes. Assemble on baking sheet, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake as directed from chilled, adding 1–2 minutes if needed.