Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Recipe
The Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich is a quick, flavorful meal combining tender chopped chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all nestled between soft toasted bread. Perfect for busy days, it delivers savory, smoky, and tangy flavors in every satisfying bite, customizable to fit various tastes and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling, Baking, Grilling, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Customizable (can be made gluten free with bread substitution)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 6 bacon strips, cooked crispy and chopped finely
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 4 slices of soft sandwich bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 tomato slices
- 2 slices cheese (optional; cheddar, provolone, or preferred type)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken and Bacon: Cook chicken breasts by boiling, baking, or grilling until fully cooked. Let cool slightly, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Cook bacon strips until crispy and chop finely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix chopped chicken and bacon with ranch dressing, coating lightly but thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper, then gently stir to blend flavors.
- Toast Your Bread: Lightly toast sandwich bread slices to add crunch and warmth, enhancing texture.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Lay toasted bread flat and layer shredded lettuce and tomato slices. Spoon a generous amount of chicken bacon ranch mixture over veggies. Add cheese slices if using, then top with the second bread slice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut sandwich in half for easier handling and enjoy the creamy, crunchy, and savory flavors right away.
Notes
- Use slightly warm chicken to better absorb ranch dressing without cooling the sandwich.
- Apply just enough ranch dressing to avoid sogginess.
- Toasting bread prevents the sandwich from becoming mushy, especially for make-ahead meals.
- Chop chicken and bacon into uniform pieces to ensure balanced bites.
- Fresh lettuce and ripe tomatoes boost overall freshness and contrast richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, bacon sandwich, ranch dressing, quick meal, easy lunch, meal prep, family-friendly, customizable, comfort food