Bacon Chicken Ranch Sandwiches
These bacon chicken ranch sandwiches are packed with crispy bacon, juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and creamy ranch, all cooked hot and fast on the Traeger Flatrock. Quick to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect for game day or backyard grilling.
Equipment
- 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 6 strips chopped bacon (thick-cut recommended)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red and yellow mix)
- 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, garlic seasoning (SPG blend)
- 1 cup shredded Cabot Creamery mozzarella cheese
- 4 soft sandwich rolls (sub hoagie or brioche buns)
- 1/4 cup Ken’s Ranch Dressing (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce (optional, for heat)
Ingredients
- Traeger Flatrock Griddle or other flat top grill
- Metal spatula or griddle scraper
- Cutting board and knife
- Meat thermometer for chicken temp
- Griddle dome optional, for cheese melting
Instructions
- Preheat Griddle
- Preheat your Traeger Flatrock griddle to medium-high heat.
- Cook Bacon and Veggies
- Add chopped bacon to one side of the griddle. Let it crisp. On the other side, sauté onions and bell peppers with SPG until softened.
- Grill Chicken
- Season thin-sliced chicken with SPG and grill until browned and cooked through (165°F internal temp). Chop on the griddle for a chopped-style mix.
- Combine and Melt Cheese
- Mix bacon, veggies, and chicken together. Top with shredded mozzarella and let it melt fully. Use a dome to speed up melting if needed.
- Toast Rolls
- Slice and toast sandwich rolls cut-side down on the griddle until golden brown.
- Assemble Sandwiches
- Fill each roll with the cheesy chicken mixture. Drizzle with Ken’s ranch dressing and optional buffalo sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Serve hot with chips or your favorite side.
Notes
Recipe Notes
For extra heat, add jalapeños or swap in pepper jack cheese.
Substitute pulled smoked chicken or steak for a flavor twist.
Covering with a griddle dome helps cheese melt faster and evenly.
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For extra heat, add jalapeños or swap in pepper jack cheese.
Substitute pulled smoked chicken or steak for a flavor twist.
Covering with a griddle dome helps cheese melt faster and evenly.
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