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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt

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  • Author: Nova
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A delicious sandwich combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all coated in ranch dressing.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 slices Texas toast or thick white bread
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 8 slices cooked crispy bacon

Instructions

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to form 4 thin cutlets. Evenly season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side, ensuring they are golden brown and completely cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, blend ranch dressing and mayonnaise until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Spread softened butter onto one side of each bread slice. On the opposite side, spread an even layer of ranch-mayo mixture.
  5. For each sandwich, place 1 slice cheddar cheese, a chicken cutlet, 2 strips bacon, a second slice of cheddar cheese, and top with another bread slice, buttered side facing outwards.
  6. Clean and heat the skillet over medium heat. Grill each assembled sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted.
  7. Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional toppings or sauces as desired.
  • Ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 37g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg