Description
This Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt is a cheesy, crispy, and flavor-packed sandwich featuring juicy chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and creamy ranch dressing on toasted bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick and satisfying meal! 🥪🔥🧀
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Bacon Ranch Melt:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread (or sub sandwich roll)
- 4 slices cheddar or provolone cheese
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken & Bacon:
- Season chicken with black pepper and garlic powder.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove and slice into thin strips.
- Cook bacon in the same skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Spread ranch dressing on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer chicken, bacon, and cheese on two slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices.
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Grill the Sandwiches:
- Butter the outside of each sandwich.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down gently until golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice in half and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with extra ranch dressing for dipping!
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a drizzle of hot sauce or spicy ranch.
- For extra crunch, use toasted ciabatta or sub rolls.
- To make it low-carb, serve over lettuce wraps instead of bread.