Description
A delicious and satisfying Crispy Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheese on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 4 slices of bread (your choice, such as sourdough or whole wheat)
- Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it in a bowl with the crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread butter-side down on a baking sheet.
- Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the slices of bread. Top each with the remaining cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice in half and serve.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- You can substitute the ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg