Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 sandwich rolls or buns
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, sliced
- Optional: sliced avocado, red onion, pickles
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them in half horizontally to create four thin fillets.
- Rub each fillet with olive oil, then coat with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and increase heat to medium-high. Cook the chicken fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each chicken fillet while still in the skillet to melt.
- Spread ranch dressing on the insides of the sandwich rolls or buns.
- Place the blackened chicken fillets with melted cheese on the bottom half of each roll.
- Add two strips of crispy bacon on top of each chicken fillet.
- Layer with shredded lettuce and tomato slices.
- Place the top half of the roll or bun on the sandwich.
- Optional: Toast the assembled sandwiches in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Use sturdy sandwich rolls to prevent sogginess.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken for a perfect blackened crust.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat chicken and bacon in a skillet or microwave before assembling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg