Description
Sizzling hot ranch chicken and bacon sandwich delivers a flavor explosion of creamy, crispy goodness. Layers of juicy chicken, crisp bacon, and zesty ranch create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts (cooked and thinly sliced)
- 8 strips cooked crispy bacon
- 6 slices gouda cheese
- 6 slices pepperjack cheese
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread (halved lengthwise)
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the zesty ranch dressing by blending all ingredients until completely smooth, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Position bread cut-side up on cutting board. Hollow out top ciabatta piece to create filling space.
- Spread ranch dressing generously on bottom bread slice. Layer cheese and chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drizzle salsa verde evenly over chicken.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- While sandwich bakes, combine arugula with sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, dill, and sesame seeds. Season the salad mixture lightly with salt.
- Remove sandwich from oven. Carefully layer prepared arugula salad over chicken.
- Distribute crispy bacon pieces across the salad. Drizzle additional ranch dressing over the top.
- Place ciabatta top gently onto sandwich, pressing down slightly. Return to oven.
- Bake additional 5 minutes until bread turns golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven, slice into 6 equal portions. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Customize ranch dressing by adjusting spice levels with hot sauce or adding fresh herbs for extra flavor complexity.
- Swap ciabatta for gluten-free bread to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining sandwich structure.
- Consider using turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives for healthier protein options without compromising taste.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce overall sandwich assembly time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg