Baked Ranch Chicken BLT

BLT’s with a Side of Ranch

This baked ranch chicken BLT is an easy, delicious dinner to make any night of the week. It’s a meal that will be loved by every member of the family – adults and kids alike! The ranch chicken and bacon are baked in the oven, leaving you time to prepare the rest of the BLT ingredients. The buns are slathered with ranch dressing, topped with the baked chicken, bacon, juicy beefsteak tomatoes, and crisp green lettuce. Serve with a salad, tater tots, or chips for a great dinner.

The Supplies

Ingredients

To make this chicken BLT, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Ranch packet
• Black pepper
• Lemon juice
• Brioche buns
• Bacon slices
• Beefsteak tomato
• Green lettuce leaves
• Ranch dressing

For the exact ingredient amounts, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Equipment

In order to make this baked ranch chicken BLT, you’ll need the following pieces of equipment:

• Two baking sheets
• Aluminum foil
• Wire rack to fit into one of the sheets
• Cutting board and knife

Frequent Recipe Questions

Can I prepare this recipe in advance?

• A: This recipe is best enjoyed right after cooking.

Is it ok to substitute the bacon in this recipe?

• Yes! You can substitute it with turkey bacon if you don’t eat pork.

What brand of ranch do you like?

• If I’m not making the dressing myself, I love the Marie’s Creamy Ranch Dressing or the Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Ranch dressing. Or for a semi-homemade option, grab a ranch seasoning packet and make the dressing according to the package directions.

BLT Recipe Tips

When making this baked chicken BLT, here are a few tips to make sure it turns out delicious:

• While you can enjoy this recipe any time of year, it’s best when the tomatoes are in season. A firm, sweet summer tomato will make all the difference in the end-result for this sandwich.
• Use caution when taking the bacon out of the oven. The bacon grease will drip into the pan while it bakes and will be really hot. 

Recipe Details

Bake the Chicken and Bacon

To get this recipe started, turn the oven on to 400°F and set out a couple baking sheets. Line one of the baking sheets with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on the inside. Place the strips of bacon onto the wire rack, ensuring none of the strips hang off the side.

On the second tray, place the halved chicken breasts that are seasoned with olive oil, a pinch of black pepper, and a ranch seasoning packet. Rub the seasoning into both sides of the chicken breast to evenly coat it.

Place the two baking sheets in the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crisp. About 20 minutes in total. Once baked, removed both sheet pans from the oven and squeeze half a lemon over the chicken.

While the chicken and bacon are in the oven, you can toast the buns if you’re interested. Cut the buns in half and place them cut side down in a pan. Turn the pan onto medium and let them toast for a few minutes.

Build the BLT’s

To assemble these BLT’s, add a tablespoon of ranch dressing to the bottom buns. Use the spoon to spread the ranch to each end of the bun. Place one of the baked chicken breasts on each bun, followed by the followed by bacon slices, tomato slices, and lettuce. Add the top bun to each sandwich and enjoy! 

Serve with a couple napkins (as these can be a bit messy) with a side of potato salad or chips for a perfect dinner!

If you make this baked ranch chicken BLT, be sure to leave a comment or give this recipe a rating – I can’t wait to hear how it goes. As always, tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook in your photos. It makes me feel like we’re getting to cook together!

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Baked Ranch Chicken BLT

Author: Laura Wilkins Cooking Method: Baked Cuisine: American Courses: Main Course, Sandwiches

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Temp: 400  F Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

N Nut Free

Description

A chicken BLT sandwich made with lots of ranch flavor. The chicken and bacon are baked in the oven and finished with tomato, lettuce, and a brioche bun.

Ingredients

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Baked Ranch Chicken

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half
• ¹⁄₂ tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ounce package of ranch dressing seasoning
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon black pepper
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

BLT Sandwich

• 8 slices bacon
• 4 brioche buns
• 1 large beefsteak tomato
• 8 leaves of green lettuce
• 4 tablespoons ranch dressing

Instructions

Bake the Chicken and Bacon

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and set out two baking sheets. Line one of the baking sheets with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on the inside of the tray.

2. Arrange the slices of bacon on the lined baking sheet on top of the wire rack, making sure the edges do not hang over the edge. Set aside.

3. Drizzle the halved chicken breasts with olive oil, and then season them with the black pepper and enough of the ranch packet to cover both sides of each breast. Rub the seasoning into the chicken to make it evenly distributed. Arrange on the remaining baking sheet.

4. Bake the chicken and bacon in the oven for 20 minutes, until the chicken breasts are cooked through and the bacon is crisp

5. Remove the baking sheets from the oven. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top of the chicken breasts.

6. Optional step: toast the brioche buns in the stove top by placing them in a large pan, cut side down. Toast for about 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat until browned.

Assemble the BLT’s

1. Spread about 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing onto each of the bottom buns. Place a chicken breast on each bun, followed by bacon slices, tomato slices, and lettuce. Add the top bun and enjoy!