Description
This Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub is a delicious, hearty sandwich featuring tender chopped chicken breast mixed with creamy ranch dressing, topped with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh veggies all nestled inside a crusty French baguette or Italian bread roll. Perfect for a flavorful lunch or casual dinner, it combines savory, tangy, and fresh flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread roll
Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for melting the cheese on the sandwich.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the French baguette or Italian bread roll lengthwise, keeping one side connected to act as a hinge for easy assembly.
- Spread ranch dressing: Evenly spread a layer of ranch dressing on the inside of the opened bread to add creamy flavor and moisture.
- Mix chicken: In a bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken breast with salt, pepper, and some additional ranch dressing to taste, ensuring the chicken is flavorful and moist.
- Layer chicken: Evenly spread the ranch-coated chicken mixture on one side of the bread.
- Add bacon: Sprinkle the cooked, crumbled bacon over the chicken layer for a salty, crispy element.
- Top with cheese: Spread shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the bacon to prepare for melting.
- Bake the sandwich: Place the assembled open sandwich on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add fresh toppings: Remove the sandwich from the oven and top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and optional pickled jalapeños for crunch and freshness.
- Serve: Close the sandwich, cut into portions, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- You can substitute ranch dressing with a low-fat or Greek yogurt-based dressing for a lighter option.
- Pickled jalapeños are optional but add a nice tangy heat if you enjoy spice.
- Using freshly cooked and chopped chicken breast adds more flavor and moisture than pre-packaged chicken.
- For a crispier bacon texture, bake bacon strips separately in the oven before crumbling.
- Feel free to toast the bread slightly before assembling for extra crunch.
