Description
A quick and comforting sandwich featuring juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 4–6 slices bacon
- ⅓ to ½ cup ranch dressing
- 4 slices sturdy bread or 2 rolls
- Romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Thin slices red onion (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp (5–7 minutes); drain on paper towels.
- Season chicken and cook in bacon pan until internal temp reaches 165 °F (5–6 minutes per side). Let rest, then chop.
- Optionally, toast or butter bread lightly in a separate skillet.
- Spread ranch on both slices of bread.
- Layer chopped chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion as preferred.
- Close sandwich, cut, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, use the rendered bacon fat to cook the chicken. Keep leftover components separate to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American