🧀 Chicken Bacon Ranch Grilled Cheese

This sandwich takes the classic grilled cheese to a whole new level with the addition of creamy ranch, savory bacon, and tender shredded chicken.

Category	Ingredient	Quantity	Notes
Sandwich	Sourdough Bread	4 slices	Or your favorite bread (Texas toast is great too!).
	Cooked Shredded Chicken	1 cup	Rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
	Cooked Bacon, chopped	4 slices	Cooked until crispy.
	Shredded Cheddar Cheese	1 cup	Or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
	Ranch Dressing	2 tbsp	Homemade or store-bought.
Grilling	Butter	2 tbsp	Softened or melted, for grilling.
	Garlic Powder (Optional)	Pinch	Mix into the butter for a garlic toast flavor.

Prep the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. Stir well until all the chicken and bacon are coated and the cheese is evenly distributed.
Assemble the Sandwich: Spread butter evenly on one side of all four slices of sourdough bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, onto a cutting board.
- Divide the chicken, bacon, and cheese mixture evenly between the two slices, piling it high.
- Top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up.
Grill: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Cook: Carefully place the sandwiches in the hot pan. Cook for approximately 3–4 minutes per side.
- Press the sandwiches gently with a spatula as they cook to ensure even browning and to help the cheese melt.
- Flip the sandwiches when the bottom slice is golden brown and crispy.
- Continue cooking the other side until it is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
Serve: Remove from the pan, slice in half (as shown in the image), and serve immediately with a side of pickles (also suggested by the photo!).

Enjoy your decadent grilled cheese!