Description
The Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt is a mouthwatering combination of juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the bacon and a rich, savory flavor that is perfectly balanced by the tangy ranch.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: 2 boneless, skinless breasts, cooked and shredded
- Bacon: 4 slices, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Ranch Dressing: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, for toasting bread
- Bread: 4 slices, preferably sourdough or Texas toast
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto two slices of bread.
- Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and place the other two slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and toast the sandwiches on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from the oven, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the chicken and bacon mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use turkey bacon for a lighter option or a dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: baking and frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt, chicken melt, bacon sandwich, ranch dressing, comfort food, easy dinner, cheesy sandwich, American cuisine, quick meal, savory recipes, grilled cheese alternative, hearty lunch, crispy bacon