Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
This comforting melt features cheddar, crispy bacon, ranch dressing, and juicy chicken on golden Texas toast. Perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year, you'll want this later.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Bread
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8 slices Texas toast or thick white bread
→ Cheese
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8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
→ Dairy
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
→ Protein
04 -
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Seasonings
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Cooking Oil
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Condiments
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4 tablespoons ranch dressing
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
→ Bacon
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8 slices cooked crispy bacon
# How to Make It:
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Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In a small bowl, blend ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth and fully combined.
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Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread ranch-mayo mixture on the opposite side. Layer on each slice: a slice of cheddar cheese, a chicken cutlet, 2 slices of bacon, another slice of cheddar, and top with another bread slice with buttered side out.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill each assembled sandwich for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crisp, and cheese melts.
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Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For optimal crispiness, use thick-cut bread and press sandwiches gently while grilling.