Hearty Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Melt is a hearty toasted sandwich layered with seasoned chicken cutlets, crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, and creamy ranch—perfect for family dinners or cozy lunches.
Ingredients
- 8 slices Texas toast or thick white bread
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 slices cooked crispy bacon
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
Instructions
- Halve chicken breasts horizontally. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear in olive oil over medium heat for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Combine ranch dressing and mayo until smooth.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread ranch mix on the other side. Layer: cheddar, chicken, bacon, more cheddar, then top with bread.
- Cook in a clean skillet over medium heat, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and melty. Cut in half and serve hot.