Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken and crunchy bacon combined with ranch, lettuce, and tomato in a soft, hearty sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
02 - 6 ounces thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
03 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sandwich Components

07 - 4 sandwich buns or soft rolls, split
08 - 1 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
09 - 1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, diced

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Season diced chicken breast evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden on the outside and cooked through with no pink remaining.
02 - Place bacon slices in a cold skillet and set over medium heat. Cook slowly, turning occasionally, until thoroughly crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, cool briefly, then chop into small pieces.
03 - Return cooked chicken to skillet if needed. Add chopped bacon and pour in ranch dressing. Stir gently until ingredients are evenly coated. Warm mixture for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat to blend flavors.
04 - Arrange split sandwich buns cut-side up. Place a generous layer of shredded lettuce on the bottom half of each bun and evenly scatter diced tomatoes over the lettuce.
05 - Divide warm chicken bacon ranch filling among the prepared buns, spooning over the lettuce and tomatoes. Cap with the top bun half and press gently to settle the sandwich.
06 - Serve sandwiches immediately while the buns are soft and filling is warm. Pair with chips or a crisp salad as desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For maximum crispness, cook bacon slowly and dice vegetables just before assembling. Filling can be made ahead and reheated for fresh sandwiches.
02 - Customize with sliced cheese, avocado, or pickles to suit individual preference.
03 - For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt blended with herbs and lemon for the ranch dressing.

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