Description

A warm, flavor-packed sandwich with juicy chicken tossed in ranch and hot sauce, crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and toasty buns. Perfectly balanced between creamy, spicy, and savory, it’s the ultimate comfort food meal.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 slices thick-cut bacon
1/3 cup ranch dressing (bottled or homemade)
1-2 tbsp hot sauce (like Buffalo-style)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 sandwich rolls or brioche buns
2 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: lettuce and tomato slices
Optional garnishes: chopped chives, parsley, pickled jalapeños

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Instructions

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve 1 tbsp bacon fat in the pan if desired.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet over medium-high heat until golden and fully cooked (5–6 minutes per side). Slice or shred as preferred.
Reduce heat to low, add ranch dressing and hot sauce to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly. Let simmer briefly to meld flavors.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot chicken. Cover skillet for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.
Butter the cut sides of sandwich buns and toast in a clean skillet until golden brown.
Assemble sandwiches: place ranch chicken on the bottom bun, top with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato (if using), and the top bun. Serve hot.

Notes

Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for added richness.
Try other dressings like blue cheese or chipotle mayo for variation.
Let filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy buns.
Great for sliders or game day party platters—use smaller rolls and pre-slice.