Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled Cheese Recipe

Updated on August 11th, 2025

This chicken bacon ranch grilled cheese is a hearty twist on a classic comfort food. With crispy bacon, tender chicken, melted cheddar, and creamy ranch dressing layered between buttery French bread slices, it’s packed with flavor in every bite. You can speed things up by using rotisserie chicken or precooked bacon, making it an easy go-to for busy days. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a game day snack, this sandwich is one you’ll want to make again and again.

Why this recipe works

• Delicious flavor combination: The smoky bacon, savory chicken, sharp cheddar, and tangy ranch create a balanced mix of flavors that’s both comforting and satisfying.
• Versatile prep options: You can bake, pan-fry, or use rotisserie chicken, and swap in your favorite bread or cheese to make it your own.
• Crispy outside, melty inside: Buttered French bread gives a golden, crunchy exterior while the cheese melts perfectly around the chicken and bacon.
• Quick and adaptable: With simple shortcuts like precooked bacon and store-bought ranch, you can have this sandwich ready in under 20 minutes.

Serving suggestions

• Pair with a side: Serve alongside tomato soup, potato wedges, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal.
• Dipping ideas: Keep extra ranch or try a spicy mayo or barbecue sauce for an extra punch of flavor.
• Perfect for any meal: Great as a quick dinner, a satisfying lunch, or a shareable game day bite.
• Make it a platter: Slice into halves or quarters and serve with a variety of dips for parties and gatherings.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled Cheese Recipe

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This chicken bacon ranch grilled cheese recipe is loaded with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and tender chicken. Make it for a quick and hearty meal.

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 4 slices French Bread
• 6 slices bacon (cut in half)
• 6 tablespoons ranch dressing
• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
• salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

1. Lay the bacon strips into a large skillet. Heat the pan to medium heat and cook until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the baking sheet with cooking spray. Place into the oven and bake the chicken at 350 degrees F. until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.), about 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
4. Butter one side of each slice of French bread. Take one of the French bread slices butter side down and spread a layer of ranch dressing onto the top. Place 1 slice of cheese on top of the ranch. Layer on half of the chicken and half of the bacon.
5. Top with an additional slice of cheese. Spread the remaining ranch onto the bottom of another bread slice and place it on top of the sandwich, ranch side down. Repeat with a remaining sandwich.
6. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high heat. Add the sandwiches to the skillet butter-side down.
7. Cook until the sandwiches are golden brown on the bottom (about 2 minutes). Turn and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 1179
• Sugar: 5.3 g
• Sodium: 1754.5 mg
• Fat: 96.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 42.1 g
• Protein: 35.1 g
• Cholesterol: 194 mg