Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

Crisp bacon, ranch dressing, chicken, and all the other necessary fixings for a satisfying bite are nestled between thick sliced bread in this easy chicken bacon ranch sandwich!

Why this recipe works

This chicken bacon ranch sandwich combines everything it promises in between two slices of hearty rye bread. Crispy thick-cut bacon, sliced chicken breast, zippy ranch, tomato, cheddar cheese, and lettuce follow suit.

Easily quarter the sandwiches for the best party or game day appetizer or simply pile them high and enjoy them for lunch or dinner. There is no right or wrong time of day when it comes to scarfing down a sandwich.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CHICKEN – You can use simple grilled or air fryer chicken breast. Other options include spicy oven fried chicken, blackened chicken, or oven fried chicken breast which are all great options that add their own elements of flavor to this sandwich! Choose your favorite.

BACON – I like to make an entire package of bacon and store it in a large ziptop bag in the fridge to use throughout the week. I do this by making it in the oven. Hop on over to our post on how to make bacon in the oven so you don’t have to deal with a bunch of grease cleanup on the side.

RANCH – Pre-bottled ranch works and so does the seasoning mix you whisk with milk and mayonnaise.

TOMATO – Either dice or slice the tomato, or omit it altogether if you aren’t a fan.

CHEESE – Like shredded cheese more? Go ahead and swap it with the sliced cheese.

BREAD – Our bread of choice is rye, but you can use your favorite sandwich bread in its place. Sourdough, whole grain, brioche buns, or sturdy white bread are other good choices.

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Prepare your ingredients by cooking both the chicken and the bacon. Slice the tomato using a chef’s knife. Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
2. Spread ranch dressing on one side of each slice of bread.
3. One of one of the slices, layer chicken, cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato.
4. Place second layer of bread on top.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

You can easily prepare your sandwich the morning of or even the night before if you’re taking it along with you for lunch. The same goes for prepping these for parties. However, I would suggest holding off on adding the ranch until just before enjoying it. Alternatively, you can create a barrier between the bread with the cheese and lettuce so it doesn’t get soggy as it sits.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your chicken bacon ranch sandwich with a side of french fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, potato chips, and a pickle spear. Big-time ranch lovers will enjoy a side of extra ranch for dipping!

Optionally skewer with a toothpick topped with sliced pickles and extra bacon for holding the goodies inside. This is especially great if you plan on slicing them into quarters to serve as a grab-and-go appetizer for football parties or celebrations.

More Chicken Bacon Ranch Recipes

• Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

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