Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Recipe
The Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich features tender, juicy chicken breasts combined with crispy bacon and a creamy ranch dressing mixture, all served on a soft hoagie roll. With the addition of fresh chopped vegetables like red onion, celery, lettuce, and tomato, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a quick, satisfying meal ideal for lunches or casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 hoagie/sub sandwich roll (about 8–10 inches)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Ranch Dressing Mixture
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing)
Vegetables & Toppings
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup finely chopped lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Cook and Chop the Bacon: In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy. Drain excess grease on paper towels, then chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Ranch Dressing Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. If using prepared ranch dressing instead of seasoning mix, mix it with mayo and sour cream accordingly.
- Prepare and Combine the Filling: Chop the rested chicken into small pieces and add to the mixing bowl. Add red onion, celery, lettuce, and diced tomato. Gently toss all ingredients together to combine evenly.
- Add the Bacon and Assemble the Sandwich: Fold in chopped bacon pieces into the filling mixture, reserving some for topping if desired. Slice hoagie roll lengthwise, keeping a hinge if preferred. Fill generously with the chicken bacon ranch mixture. Optionally, top with extra bacon or lettuce.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor. Ideal as a quick lunch or casual dinner option.
Notes
- For a shortcut, rotisserie chicken can be used instead of cooking chicken breasts, simply shred or chop and mix with dressing and veggies.
- Store leftover filling separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to avoid soggy bread.
- You can substitute hoagie rolls with sandwich bread, buns, or wraps—choose sturdy options.
- To make dairy-free ranch dressing, use dairy-free mayonnaise, sour cream alternatives, or a dairy-free ranch dressing.
- For a leaner bacon alternative, turkey bacon can be used but will be less crispy and rich.
- Add cheese like cheddar or pepper jack for a cheesy variation.
- Additional flavor can be introduced by mixing in pickles or jalapeños.
Keywords: chicken sandwich, bacon sandwich, ranch dressing, quick lunch, easy dinner, chopped chicken sandwich, savory sandwich, comfort food
