Description
A delicious and hearty Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all topped with ranch dressing for a flavorful dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture on top of the bread slices.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional toppings like sliced tomatoes or lettuce.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt, Chicken Melt, Dinner Recipe